The Wellness Advantage

Step into a Healthier Season

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:02 GMT

Have you noticed your body feeling a little different lately?

Spring brings longer days, brighter light, and a natural shift in our body’s rhythms. Light entering the eyes signals the brain to adjust hormones like melatonin, cortisol, serotonin, and dopamine. These changes help move us from winter’s slower pace into spring’s renewed energy.

But for many people, this seasonal transition doesn’t always feel smooth.

You might notice:

sleep changes after daylight savings
mood fluctuations
increased allergies
digestive discomfort or bloating
feeling wired but tired
emotional sensitivity or stress

Often this simply means your hormones and nervous system are recalibrating with the changing light.

The Gut–Hormone Connection

One of the biggest players in this seasonal shift is your gut .

The gut is not just responsible for digestion. It plays a key role in:

hormone regulation
immune system balance
detoxification
neurotransmitter production

In fact, about 90% of serotonin (the “feel good” neurotransmitter) is produced in the gut. If the gut is inflamed or out of balance, the body may struggle to adapt to seasonal changes.

This can show up as:

fatigue
brain fog
mood swings or anxiety
food sensitivities
worsening seasonal allergies

Supporting gut health often helps stabilize the entire system , allowing hormones and the immune system to function more smoothly.

Spring Detox Support

Spring is one of the best times to support the body’s natural detox and healing processes. If your body has been feeling “off,” this may be the perfect time to schedule a session.

As the days grow longer, my hope is that this season brings renewed health, balance, and peace for you and your family.

Rebuilding Strength: From the Inside Out

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:49:09 GMT

As we turn the page from winter into early spring, now is a wonderful time to rebuild strength—body, mind, and spirit. At The Wellness Advantage, we see this as more than “getting back to normal.” It’s about restoring vitality with intention, using the best of natural medicine, nutrition, and faith-based healing.

A Story of Healing and Renewal

Recently, a young boy visited our clinic with persistent itchy skin rashes—especially after sports practice and playing on grass. His family had tried various approaches with little progress. Through our bioenergetic testing , we discovered environmental triggers and crafted a gentle homeopathic desensitization remedy tailored to his needs.

His mother sent this heartwarming update:

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do—helping people reconnect with the joy of wellness, free from discomfort and limitation. Healing happens when the body’s natural energy and the Creator’s design come into alignment.

The Power of Real Recovery

True strength doesn’t come from forcing ourselves forward; it comes from replenishing what’s been depleted. Whether you’ve struggled with post-illness fatigue, digestive imbalance, or stress, February is the time to nurture your foundation. Through gut restoration, detoxification, and spiritual healing, we help your body remember how to thrive again.

The Nourishment of Fresh-Milled Whole Grains

When rebuilding after sickness, your body needs nutrients in their livingform. That’s where fresh-milled whole grain bread shines.

Unlike commercial flour that loses nutrients through processing and storage, freshly milled grain retains its germ, bran, and vital enzymes. This means it’s rich in B vitamins, minerals, healthy oils, and antioxidants—all crucial for cellular renewal and gut balance.

When you bake or share bread made from truly whole grains, you’re not just feeding hunger—you’re supporting energy production, hormone balance, and microbiome diversity. You’re giving your body the kind of nourishment it actually recognizes.

Consider this simple healing practice:

Enjoy a slice of warm, fresh-milled bread with raw honey and herbal tea after a long day.
Pair homemade whole grain toast with avocado, sauerkraut, or mineral-rich broth to strengthen digestion and immunity.
Invite gratitude into the process—thank God for the grains, the hands that grew them, and the healing they bring.

Restoring Strength in Spirit

Healing always begins in the heart. As Isaiah 40:31 reminds us, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.” When we invite faith into our wellness journey, we discover that recovery isn’t just physical—it’s transformational.

This Month at The Wellness Advantage

Environmental Allergy Desensitization: Build resilience before spring blooms.

Gut Health Restoration Packages: Reset after illness or antibiotics.

Biblical Energy Healing Sessions: Strengthen your spirit as your body heals.

If you, your child, or someone you love is ready to rebuild wellness from the inside out, we would be honored to walk that journey with you.

Fresh-Milled Flour: The Health Benefits & How to Get Started

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:02:47 GMT

Fresh-Milled Flour: The Health Benefits &

How to Get Started

In my last blog post, I shared my personal journey from 20 years of gluten-free living to discovering the power of fresh-milled flour.

Today, I want to dive deeper into the specific health benefits and give you practical guidance on how to incorporate fresh-milled grains into your own life.

Sue Becker, food scientist, explains it perfectly:

“I learned that grains are the most nutrient dense food that God has given to us. I learned, however, that only when the flour is freshly milled does it contain all of the nutrients of the whole grain. That was important to me…. I learned that whole grain flour actually spoils, it’s not able to sit on the shelf, and that’s why they began to process it the way they did… This was the biggy: I learned that the term “Enrichment” that, as a food scientist, I was reading on those product labels of flour or baked goods…, I learned that it was not a favor that the food industry was doing for us… coming from a food scientist standpoint, that’s what I thought. I thought we were making it better than it would have been in nature.” -Sue Becker, www.Breadbeckers.com

The Science of Freshness

Fresh flour begins oxidizing as soon as it is cut or milled. Several precious nutrients begin to oxidize as soon as they are exposed to air. Fresh flour can lose up to 90% of its nutritional value after just three days. After 15 days, it has been shown to be detrimental to life in animal studies and bugs don't even like it.

We recommend milling flour on an as-needed basis to maximize the nutritional benefit, rather than milling ahead. The baking process locks in the nutrients (vitamins, amino acids, enzymes), with minimal nutritional loss thereafter.

Why Milling Matters

Whole grains are made to survive—they are even designed to survive your digestive track (think of corn). The tough exterior (the bran) is like a shield for the precious seed. Milling breaks down that protective bran and maximizes the surface area of the grain, therefore maximizing the nutrients your body has access to. The starches and enzymes in the fresh-milled flour protect the vitamins from heat while the bread is baking.

The Health Benefits We've Known About

We've known for years the health benefits of a high-fiber diet from whole grains:

The fiber resolves constipation issues, feeds good bacteria in the gut, and plays a key role in preventing obesity because it creates feelings of satiety and fullness
The many nutrients in wheat have a positive impact on risk factors associated with heart disease and strokes
Whole grains have a range of cancer-fighting nutrients such as lignan and phytosterols; the fiber binds certain toxins and removes them from the body
Fiber in whole grains can slow blood sugar spikes, thereby preventing and often reversing type 2 diabetes
Unrefined whole grains are one of the richest food sources of vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant vital for heart health, reversing some types of heart disease and treating angina
Vitamin E is anti-viral and there are many stories of how eating freshly-milled red wheat makes warts disappear

And the Good News… Milling is So Easy!

So I jumped into the process of milling my own flour. Since I love to bake, I figured out which wheat berries to purchase and where. I unearthed my old recipes and started grinding my own soft white wheat berries (from AzureStandard.com) with a grain mill attachment to my KitchenAid mixer, grinding just enough for each recipe.

With the proper grain mill, it only takes less than a minute to mill enough flour for a couple loaves of bread and even less time to mill flour for pancakes or quick breads. So it's a simple step to add if you already love baking.

Resources to Get Started

Learn More:

One of my favorite places to purchase wheat berry blends: https://unsifted.com
Sue Becker's teaching on fresh flour: https://breadbeckers.com

Don't Want to Mill Your Own?

If you don't want to mill your own flour, check out bakeries in your area. To find a fresh-milled bakery in your area, search online for "fresh milled flour bakery in my area."

Local Bakeries (San Diego Area):

Prager Brother's Bakery (https://www.pragerbrothers.com/) in north county San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Farmer's Markets in Vista and Carlsbad
Companion Bakery in San Diego

Find Bakeries Nationwide:

https://grainsinsmallplaces.net/find-a-local-fresh-milled-flour-bakery/

Spotlight Bakeries:

Temecula, CA - Great Harvest Fresh bread, flavored bread, sourdough bread, cookies, sandwiches, and seasonal items. Milling flour daily keeps it whole and maintains all the protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals the wheat kernel naturally provides. When you make at least half of your grains whole grains, you start seeing benefits including a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and colorectal cancer.

Winchester, CA - Berean Bakery I offer long-fermented, 100% organic sourdough with freshly milled grains. I offer many flavors. One of my most popular products are my organic, sourdough brown butter chocolate chip cookies made with 100% freshly milled flour. I am a licensed C.F.O through Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. My business' motto is "blessed & fermented". Every loaf is prayed over in Jesus name!

I would love to hear your stories, whether you already bake your own bread, have stepped into grinding your own flour, or if you are ready to dive in but need a little encouragement.

As you can tell, I'm excited to share!

Rethinking Wheat: My Fresh-Milled Flour Journey

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:10 GMT

Rethinking Wheat: My Fresh-Milled Flour Journey

I've been on a gluten-free diet for 20 years, avoiding wheat breads because they were "the enemy". I experienced better digestion and improved symptoms on a gluten-free diet, and I lost weight while avoiding wheat. I avoided wheat products like they were poison because I would get terrible stomach aches when I ate them.

But recently, my thinking has changed on the topic of wheat.

I’ve been introduced to fresh-milled grains after listening to a podcast by Sue Becker, a food scientist, who learned that wheat is not the enemy. It was the milling process that changed in the early 1900s that was the start of industrialized flour processing. In 1992 she learned the facts from the scientific research she was doing, and started to tell the world about the virtues of freshly-milled grains, including wheat, and challenging the promotion of a gluten-free diet.

I studied food science in the 1980s at the University of Washington, Seattle, and I, like Sue, did not hear about the history of flour-milling, yet I intuitively purchased freshly milled flour by Bob’s Red Mill (out of Portland) and Manna Mills (the local mill in Seattle), because it sounded healthy and probably reminded me of how I loved to bake breads, cookies, cakes, etc. with my mom when I was younger. And also, like Sue, I believed that if the flour was enriched, that was a good thing.

Now we know differently.

Modern diseases (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and colorectal cancer) started in America around 1905 when flour became processed and stripped of its healthy nutrients—the bran (fiber) and wheat germ (vitamins)—to be whiter and fluffier. Americans fell in love with white bread!

When wheat is milled with stainless steel industrial rollers, all of the bran and wheat germ is removed, along with all of those nutrients, and only four synthetic vitamins plus iron are added back in so it can be called "enriched". White bread was basically the endosperm (bare gluten structure), which the body does not digest very well. And Americans got sick on this type of bread.

The bran and wheat germ were sold for animal feed, which was quite lucrative. It took until 1941 for industry and government to reach a compromise and "enrich" the bread by adding just four synthetic vitamins back. Plus dough conditioners and bleaching agents were used to whiten the flour. No wonder people feel better when they remove store-bought wheat breads from their diet.

The Nutritional Power of Fresh-Milled Flour

Of the 44 key essential nutrients our bodies need to sustain life, we get 40 of them in one slice of fresh-milled wheat bread. It is like eating a multi-vitamin, plus we get 5 grams of protein per slice! Isn't that amazing?

Whole grains are a nearly perfect food. They provide over 30 essential nutrients plus soluble and insoluble fiber.

My Personal Breakthrough

Before I heard about fresh-milled flour, I had discovered that sourdough bread did not upset my stomach, even though it was made from wheat. The local Prager Brother's Bakery makes delicious sourdough, so I gingerly experimented with their products… then I discovered they fresh-mill their flour and have been doing so for years. After being gluten-free for 20 years, this was a big deal!

This has been life-changing for me. I feel so good about feeding my family nutrient-dense food—nourishing, filling, satisfying...so health-giving.

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty." John 6:35

There are many references in the Bible to bread and now I know why. Jesus called himself the Bread of Life—He is the source of spiritual nourishment and eternal life, contrasting Himself with the Manna God provided to the Israelites—bread from heaven to give life to the world. Jesus is all that we need.

In my next newsletter, I'll share more about the specific health benefits of fresh-milled flour, how easy milling actually is, and practical resources to help you get started—whether you want to mill your own or find a local bakery that does it for you.

I would love to hear your stories or questions as you explore this topic!

Understanding GLP-1: Beyond the Headlines

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:20:03 GMT

Understanding GLP-1: Beyond the Headlines

You've likely heard about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—they're everywhere in the news, on social media, and in conversations about weight loss. With 1 in 8 US adults now using these medications, it's important to understand what they really do to your body, both in the short term and long term.

As your healthcare partner, I want to share critical information that goes beyond the marketing promises, so you can make truly informed decisions about your health.

What Are GLP-1 Drugs?

GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is actually a hormone your body produces naturally in your gut in response to eating. It tells your pancreas to produce insulin and helps control blood sugar levels. Pharmaceutical companies developed GLP-1 agonist drugs to help diabetics manage blood sugar, and during clinical trials, researchers noticed significant weight loss as a side effect.

Here's how these drugs work:

They slow digestion - Food moves through your gut more slowly
They suppress appetite - Satiety hormones increase, reducing hunger and cravings
They change food preferences - Many users report decreased desire for fatty, high-calorie foods

Participants in clinical trials reduced their food intake by 400-700 calories per day, leading to 6-17% weight loss over one year when combined with lifestyle changes.

The Hidden Cost: What You're Really Losing

Here's what often doesn't make the headlines: 40-60% of the weight lost on GLP-1 drugs is NOT fat—it's muscle, organ tissue, bone, and water.

Let me put this in perspective: If you lose 10-15 pounds on these medications, you may be losing 5-8 pounds of muscle mass. That's equivalent to a decade of age-related muscle loss happening in just one year.

This matters because:

Muscle is your metabolic engine—it burns calories even at rest
Loss of muscle mass means a slower metabolism
When you stop the medication, weight regain becomes almost inevitable
Research shows people regain 2/3 of lost weight within one year of stopping GLP-1 drugs
The weight that comes back is primarily fat, not muscle—meaning you end up with a higher body fat percentage than before

Some researchers now suggest lifelong treatment may be necessary to maintain results. But is that the path we want to take?

The Side Effects You Should Know About

Beyond muscle loss, patients commonly experience:

Digestive Issues:

Nausea (the #1 complaint in 50% of patients)
Vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation
These are often most severe when starting the medication

Other Common Effects:

Dehydration and dry mouth
Nutritional deficiencies from reduced food intake
Low energy and persistent fatigue
Mood swings and emotional changes
Insomnia

More Serious Concerns: Recent research has identified 19 specific health conditions with increased risk when taking GLP-1 drugs, including fainting (syncope), arthritic disorders, kidney problems, and pancreatic issues. While these medications do show some benefits—like reduced risk of seizures and substance addiction—the magnitude of benefits is modest, with only about 10-20% reduction for most outcomes.

A Better Path Forward

The core issue isn't just about taking or not taking a medication—it's about understanding what creates lasting health. We're the only species on Earth with an obesity and chronic disease epidemic, and it's directly tied to our consumption of ultra processed foods.

Instead of masking symptoms with medication, here's what actually works:

1. Optimize Your Cellular Energy Production Your metabolism is complex. Real, lasting change happens when you address the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, not just the symptoms.

2. Remove Inflammatory Foods Eliminate vegetable oils high in linoleic acid and replace ultra processed foods with real, whole foods. Cook with tallow, grass-fed butter, or coconut oil instead.

3. Focus on Nutrient Density When you eat less, every bite needs to count. Prioritize foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein.

4. Build and Maintain Muscle

Engage in regular resistance training
Consume adequate protein (aim for about 1 gram per pound of body weight as you age)
Consider quality supplements that support muscle maintenance

5. Support Your Gut Health Your gut produces GLP-1 naturally! By supporting beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia (which should comprise 3-5% of your gut microbiome), you can naturally boost GLP-1 production. Eat plenty of berries and prebiotic-rich foods like garlic, asparagus, and leeks.

6. Address Foundational Health

Get daily sunlight exposure
Stay properly hydrated
Prioritize sleep
Move your body consistently

If You're Already Taking GLP-1 Medications

If you're currently using these medications, please don't stop abruptly without medical guidance. Instead, let's work together on a plan that includes:

Protein supplementation - To protect muscle mass
Resistance training - Essential for maintaining muscle
Nutritional support - A comprehensive multivitamin to address gaps
Hydration strategies - To combat dehydration effects
Gradual transition plan - To help you maintain weight loss with sustainable lifestyle changes

The goal isn't to rely on medication indefinitely—it's to teach your body how to maintain a healthy weight through normal, sustainable behaviors.

The Bottom Line

While GLP-1 drugs do cause weight loss, they come with significant trade-offs that affect your muscle mass, metabolism, and overall health. The pharmaceutical industry may benefit from lifelong medication use, but is that what's truly best for your body?

Real health isn't found in a shot or a pill—it's found in addressing the underlying factors that affect your cellular biology, metabolism, and overall vitality.

I'm here to help you navigate these complex decisions and create a personalized approach that supports your long-term health, not just short-term results.

Let's Talk

If you're considering GLP-1 medications or are currently taking them and have questions, let's schedule a time to discuss your individual situation. Together, we can create a comprehensive plan that aligns with your goals and supports your body's natural ability to thrive.

Call or text the office to schedule a time to discuss your options: 760-277-4816

The Hidden Foundation to Vibrant Health

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:15:01 GMT

The Hidden Foundation to Vibrant Health

As we embrace the abundance of October, I'm reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:1 - "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven."

This month, let's explore one of nature's most powerful healing gifts that operates quietly behind the scenes of every cell in your body: the remarkable world of omega fatty acids.

The Silent Inflammation Crisis

Did you know that chronic, low-grade inflammation is now considered the root cause of nearly every degenerative disease? From cardiovascular issues to autoimmune conditions, from brain fog to joint pain - inflammation is the common thread. But here's what most people don't realize: your omega balance holds the key to turning off this inflammatory fire.

Think of your body as a finely tuned orchestra. When your omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are in harmony (ideally a 3:1 ratio), beautiful music flows - inflammation resolves naturally, your brain operates clearly, your heart beats steadily, and your immune system functions optimally. But when this ratio becomes imbalanced (as it has for most Americans at 20:1 or worse), the music becomes discordant, and dis-ease begins.

The Modern Omega Tragedy

Our ancestors enjoyed a natural omega balance through wild fish, grass-fed meats, and wild plants. Today's processed food landscape has created an unprecedented omega crisis. Industrial seed oils, factory-farmed meats, and processed foods have flooded our bodies with inflammatory omega-6 oils while starving us of healing omega-3s.

The result?

A generation suffering from:

Chronic fatigue and brain fog
Stubborn weight that won't budge
Mood swings and anxiety
Joint stiffness and pain
Poor sleep and recovery
Weakened immune function

Your Body's Cry for Balance

In our clinic, we've witnessed incredible transformations when clients restore their omega balance. Sarah, a 45-year-old teacher, came to us exhausted and achy. After three months of omega balancing, she told us, "I feel like I have my life back - the fog has lifted, my joints move freely, and I sleep like a baby."

This isn't coincidence.

When your omegas are balanced:

Your Brain Thrives : Omega-3s comprise 60% of your brain tissue. Proper balance enhances memory, mood, and mental clarity while protecting against cognitive decline.
Your Heart Rejoices : Balanced omegas support healthy blood pressure, reduce arterial inflammation, and promote proper heart rhythm.
Your Immune System Strengthens : Rather than being stuck in inflammatory overdrive, your immune system can respond appropriately to threats while maintaining peace during calm times.
Your Skin Glows : Omega balance supports skin barrier function, reduces inflammatory skin conditions, and promotes that healthy, radiant glow from within.

The Science of Cellular Healing

Recent research reveals that omega-3 fatty acids don't just reduce inflammation - they actively promote resolution. Special compounds called resolvins and protectins, derived from omega-3s, act like cellular peacekeepers, ensuring inflammation completes its healing cycle rather than becoming chronic.

From a Biblical perspective, we're reminded in 1 Corinthians 6:19 that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Honoring this temple includes providing the essential fats our Creator designed every cell to need.

Beyond Fish Oil: The Omega Revolution

While fish oil was yesterday's solution, today's science demands a more sophisticated approach. We now understand that:

Absorption matters : Many people can't properly convert plant-based omega-3s (like flaxseed) into the active forms EPA and DHA their cells need
Oxidation is the enemy : Most omega supplements become rancid before consumption, creating more harm than healing
Synergy is key : Omega-3s work best when combined with polyphenol antioxidants that protect them from oxidation
Testing trumps guessing : Your unique genetics, diet, and lifestyle affect your omega needs

Discover Your Omega Blueprint

This is why we're excited to offer an innovative omega balance assessment that measures your exact omega-6 to omega-3 ratio through a simple dried blood spot test. This breakthrough technology provides:

Your personal omega index score
Detailed analysis of 11 fatty acids
Customized recommendations for your unique needs
Progress tracking over time

No more guessing.

No more generic recommendations.

Just personalized precision for your optimal health.

The Synergistic Solution

We've also discovered a revolutionary omega supplement that addresses every concern of traditional fish oil:

Ultra-pure : Third-party tested and certified free from toxins
Perfectly protected : Synergistically blended with polyphenol-rich olive compounds that prevent oxidation
Optimally absorbed : Formulated for maximum bioavailability
Sustainably sourced : Wild-caught from pristine waters using eco-friendly methods.

This isn't just another supplement - it's a complete cellular healing system designed by nature and perfected by science

Let's Transform Your Health!

If you're tired of feeling tired, frustrated with chronic symptoms, or simply ready to optimize your health at the cellular level, omega balance might be your missing link.

We're currently accepting new clients for omega balance testing and personalized healing protocols. During your consultation, we'll:

Assess your current omega status
Design a personalized nutrition plan
Recommend appropriate supplementation
Create an accountability system for success
Integrate this with our comprehensive approach including gut health optimization, detoxification support, and spiritual healing

Remember, your body has an incredible capacity for healing when given the right tools. Balanced omegas might just be the key that unlocks your next level of vibrant health.

Ready to begin your omega transformation?

Call us at 760-277-4816 to schedule your consultation.

Your cells are waiting to be nourished back to life!

Is Your Body in Balance?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:15:01 GMT

Is Your Body in Balance?

Discover What’s Really Going On Inside —

And What You Can Do in Just One Second a Day.

As a practitioner in both Bio-Energetics and Homeopathy, I work daily with individuals seeking deeper healing — from the very young to those in the later seasons of life. Whether you're navigating digestive issues, brain fog, hormone imbalance, autoimmune symptoms, or simply want to age well, inflammation is often at the root.

The Silent Epidemic: Chronic Inflammation

National Geographic recently reported on the global rise of silent, chronic inflammation, calling it one of the most overlooked health threats of our time. This invisible fire affects everything — from energy levels and mental clarity to fertility, immunity, and longevity.

And the most common cause?

An imbalance between Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids in the cell membranes of the body. This imbalance leads to rigid, inflamed cells that block the good nutrients we eat and take in — and it shows up as symptoms or long-term disease.

Why Test-Based Nutrition is the Future

Most supplements are guesswork. But what if we could test first — to see what your body actually needs — and then retest to see the results?

That’s exactly what I’ve found and am now offering to my patients:

A simple, accurate at-home blood spot test that reveals your Omega-6 to 3 ratio, plus a natural, evidence-based solution to bring your body back into cellular harmony.

The Mediterranean Diet — Bottled.

What I love about this approach is its purity, simplicity, and power. The formulation is based on the proven benefits of the Mediterranean diet — rich in polyphenols, Omega-3s, and healthy fats — and it’s delivered in a clean, bioavailable oil that takes just one second a day to take.

And best of all?

It’s affordable
It’s family-friendly (safe from cradle to grave)
And it’s clinically proven — with over 800,000 tests and growing, the results speak for themselves.

Ready to Learn What Your Body Is Telling You?

I invite you to begin with the BalanceTest. Once you know where you stand, the path forward becomes clear — and the transformation can begin.

Call the office to learn more and place your order!

Let’s support your body the way nature intended — through test-based, personalized wellness that works from the inside out.

Natural Fever Relief: What Every Parent Should Know

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:12 GMT

What Do You Do When Your Child Gets a Fever

(Hint: Don't Reach for Tylenol First!)

Picture this: It's 2 AM, your little one is burning up with fever, and your first instinct is to grab the Tylenol.

I get it—fevers are scary! But what if I told you that fever is actually your child's immune system doing EXACTLY what it's designed to do?

Here's the truth about fevers: When your child's body heats up, it's literally fighting off bacteria, viruses, or fungi. That temperature spike is therapeutic—it's killing off the bad guys! Suppressing it with medications actually weakens their natural immune response.

My natural fever protocol:

Let fevers run up to 104°F (monitor closely, of course!)
Use Belladonna 30C for high temps with red, hot cheeks
Apply cool, wet washcloths if they're uncomfortable
Keep them hydrated and comfortable

I once helped a 5-year-old with chronic ear infections using this approach. His mom was tired of the antibiotic cycle that never seemed to work long-term. Using homeopathic remedies and following his symptoms, the ear infection was GONE in 28 hours! His mom wrote me a testimonial saying she'd never seen anything like it.

“My son, Grant, has had several ear infections almost since birth. Antibiotics were given every time with little effect or a second round. Within the first 36 hours of his treatment by Andrea, he had no fever, no pain and no side effects. It was amazing to watch and comforting to know that he didn't HAVE to use an antibiotic!”

Erin Stiles, Vista, CA

Other tools every mom should have:

Smart Silver (kills 99.9% of MRSA and clears pink eye in 24 hours!)
Homeopathic remedy kit for common childhood ailments
High-quality probiotics to rebuild gut health after any illness

The antibiotic dilemma: Sometimes they're necessary, but they wipe out ALL bacteria—good and bad. If your child needs antibiotics, I can guide you on protecting and rebuilding their microbiome during and after treatment.

Remember: You don't have to run to urgent care for every fever or sniffle. With the right tools and knowledge, you can support your child's natural healing process at home.

Want to learn more about building your family's natural health toolkit? I offer consultations where we can create a personalized plan for your household!

To your family's health,

Andrea

P.S. I have a PDF with my top 10 favorite homeopathic remedies that every parent should know about. Just CLICK HERE and I'll send it your way!

P.P.S. Feel free to share the link to the Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies a friend!

Why I Left My 15 Year Pharma Career

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:50 GMT

Why I Left My 15 Year Pharma Career

What if I told you that the person helping you heal naturally today used to work in pharmaceuticals for 15 years?

That's my story!

I used to believe that doctors were supposed to heal us and get us healthy. But when I faced my own health challenges in my twenties and thirties—seasonal allergies and food sensitivities that seemed impossible to overcome—traditional medicine wasn't giving me the answers I needed.

Then I discovered something called isotherapy , a specialized form of homeopathy. Within weeks, I was completely desensitized from allergens that had plagued me for years. And they've NEVER returned!

That life-changing experience opened my eyes to what our bodies are truly capable of when we work WITH them instead of against them.

Here's what I learned that changed everything:

God designed our bodies with an innate ability to heal themselves
We don't need to just put a "band-aid" on symptoms—we can address root causes
The right information (frequencies) can help restore balance naturally
Our body's energy pathways are like electrical circuits that can be optimized

After 20 years of practice, I've seen countless clients experience their own transformation stories—from kids overcoming severe peanut allergies to families finding alternatives to constant antibiotic cycles.

Your body wants to heal. Sometimes it just needs the right information to remember how.

Curious about what bioenergetic testing could reveal about your family's health? I'd love to chat!

P.S. I just did my first podcast interview sharing this whole journey! If you want to hear more of the story (and some pretty amazing client success stories), let me know and I'll send you the link!

Break Free From Spike Protein Burden

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:29:28 GMT

Break Free From Spike Protein Burden

Many of you have asked critical questions about lingering health issues following COVID infection or vaccination:

"Why is it important to stop my body's production of spike protein and get it out of my body?"

"How do I do that?"

I have excellent news to share with you today! We now have access to two powerful products specifically designed to address these concerns:

Augmented NAC - A specialized formula that helps detach spike proteins from ACE2 receptors and denature them. The breakthrough solution engineered to combat the stubborn spike protein with unparalleled efficacy. Backed by rigorous laboratory testing, Augmented NAC boasts an impressive track record, denaturing over 99% of the spike protein, offering a ray of hope in the battle against COVID-19-related challenges. With its potent formulation, Augmented NAC provides a safe and effective way to neutralize the lingering spike protein, empowering you to reclaim control over your health and embrace a brighter, spike-free future.
Ultimate Spike Detox - A comprehensive solution for spike protein removal. Ultimate Spike Detox features Nattokinase, a key enzyme that may help break down spike protein and disrupt its function, along with Bromelain and Curcumin, providing your body with unparalleled support for cellular defense and detoxification.

Both products follow a proven 3-month protocol to detach, denature, and detox spike proteins from your body. As your wellness provider, I'm pleased to announce that these products are now available directly through our office!

Understanding Spike Proteins: What You Need to Know

The spike protein is considered by many medical professionals to be one of the most toxic compounds to which humans can be exposed. Whether from natural infection or vaccination, spike proteins can circulate in the body for extended periods, causing inflammation and potential health complications.

How Spike Proteins Affect Your Body:

They bind to ACE2 receptors present in nearly every organ
They can cross the blood-brain barrier, causing neurological issues
They may trigger autoimmune reactions and inflammatory responses
They've been associated with cardiovascular issues including blood clots
They can lead to respiratory problems and persistent fatigue

The 3-D Approach to Detoxification:

My recommended products work through a scientifically-backed approach:

Detach - Remove spike proteins from ACE2 receptors
Denature - Unfold and neutralize the protein structure
Detox - Eliminate spike proteins and their fragments from your body

Take Action Today!

If you checked any boxes in our assessment above, I strongly recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss which detox protocol might be right for you.

Contact our office today 760-277-4816 to learn more about these breakthrough products and how they can support your recovery and ongoing health.

Here's to your renewed health and vitality!

Spring into Wellness: Revitalize Your Health

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:51:28 GMT

Spring into Wellness: Revitalize Your Health

As we embrace the vibrant season of Spring, it's the perfect time to reflect on new beginnings, renewal, and revitalization. Just as nature awakens and flourishes, so can our health and well-being!

At The Wellness Advantage, we are excited to help you spring into a season of optimal health through our comprehensive services focused on gut health, detoxification, allergy desensitization, and holistic healing.

Springtime: A Season for Renewal

Spring is not only a time for flowers to bloom but also an opportunity for us to rejuvenate our bodies and minds. This season, consider booking an appointment with us to:

Detoxify Your Body : Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home! Detoxification can help eliminate harmful substances, boost your energy levels, and improve your overall health.
Support Your Gut Health: A healthy gut is essential for a healthy life. Our bioenergetic testing can identify imbalances and help create a tailored approach to restore your gut health.
Enhance Your Immune System: With allergy season in full swing, our allergy desensitization techniques can provide the relief you need, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of Spring without discomfort.
Nourish Your Body: Our focus on proper nutrition will empower you to make informed choices and foster a lifestyle that promotes well-being.

A New Social Media Campaign--Join Us!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new social media campaign designed to enhance our communication with you and our community! We believe that sharing knowledge is key to wellness, and we want you to be part of this journey.

Follow Us on YouTube and Instagram: We will be posting valuable content, including tips for maintaining gut health, detox recipes, spiritual healing practices, and success stories from our clients.
Engage with Us: We invite you to like, comment, and share our posts. Your engagement not only helps us grow but also allows us to reach more individuals who could benefit from our services.
Participate in Our Campaign: We want to hear from you! Share your wellness journey with us on social media using the hashtag #WellnessAdvantageSpring. Your experiences may inspire others and serve as a testament to the positive impact of our services.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Reflecting on the past 20 years in business, I am incredibly grateful to each of you. Your trust and referrals have been the backbone of our community, with 90% of our clients coming to us through personal recommendations. This speaks volumes about your perception of our care and commitment to your wellness.

Thank you for sharing your success stories with family and friends. Your support not only encourages us but also helps others find the path to better health.

Let's Connect

If you have questions, or would like to book an appointment this Spring, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Together, we can embark on a new journey of health and wellness!

Wishing you a beautiful and rejuvenating Spring filled with joy and vitality.

Are You Consuming Plastics?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:36:39 GMT

Are You Consuming Plastics?

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You’ve likely heard about microplastics in our oceans and food. But did you know they are also showing up in your brain —and may be contributing to serious health conditions like dementia, heart disease, and even premature birth?

A new study published in Nature Medicine (February 2025) made headlines worldwide after researchers revealed that the average human brain now contains approximately 7 grams of microplastics —the same weight as a disposable plastic spoon.

But that’s just one piece of an unsettling puzzle.

While scientists note that more research is needed to definitively prove causation, the growing body of evidence points to microplastics as a hidden and harmful factor in many modern health issues.

How You Can Protect Yourself and Your Family

Reduce Plastic Usage: Avoid plastic containers for cooking, storage, and water bottles whenever possible.
Filter Your Water: Many microplastics enter through drinking water—invest in a quality filtration system.
Support Detoxification: Incorporate nutritional supplements that aid your body’s natural detox processes.

One supplement I personally trust and recommend is Optimal Chemzyme by Optimal Health Systems. It includes Phthalazyme , a unique enzyme specifically formulated to help digest and detoxify the phthalates found in plastics.

Be sure to use code OHSBAKIESEL when you order.

The only supplement that absorbs and removes microplastics and heavy metals from the body is Chlorella. I like the chlorella tablets and liquid, which are available through my office. Contact me for more product information and to order.

Why Eating Food in the Right Order is Important

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:10:13 GMT

Why Eating Food in the Right Order is Important

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Did you know there is a "right" order to eat your food, First name / friend?

You could eat the exact same meal two days in a row, but if you do it in the right order, it will affect your body in a completely different way. Improve your health without changing what you eat — seriously!

This article was written by fellow practitioner, Jordan Bender. It’s brilliant!

How to Eat Your Food Right

You know me — at the first sign of any health issue, I drop everything and adjust my diet. I’ve always been that person who tries to fix everything with food. And while I fully recognize food isn’t the end-all, be-all when it comes to health, it definitely plays a part.

But I also know that for many people, making major dietary changes feels overwhelming, or even triggering. Food is so much more than just calories and nutrients — it’s tied up in emotions, habits, comfort, and social experiences.

So what if sticking to a strict diet isn’t realistic right now?

That’s why I love this hack I learned from Jessie Inchauspé in her book The Glucose Revolution. She shares something so simple yet powerful: the life-changing impact of balancing your blood sugar by changing the order you eat your food.

Yes, the order matters!

Two people can eat the exact same meal — same ingredients, same portions — and have completely different results depending on which foods they eat first and which they save for last.

Here’s the “right” order:

Vegetables first
Proteins and fats next
Starches and sugars last

Why This Order?

Jessie shares research showing that eating in this order helps manage blood sugar in a way that mimics the effects of diabetes medications. Pretty amazing, right?

For example, in a 2016 study, two groups of people with Type 2 diabetes were observed:

One group ate their meals in whatever order they wanted.
The second group followed this specific order (veggies first, protein/fat next, starches and sugars last).

The results?

Only the second group saw a significant reduction in their HbA1c levels , even starting to reverse their diabetes. The first group saw no improvement.

She even shares an anecdote of one woman who made no changes to her diet — ate the same foods, same portions — but simply changed the order she ate them. In just nine days, she lost five pounds and, more importantly, felt more energized and balanced throughout her day.

Why Does This Work?

Think of your digestion like a sink.

Your stomach is the sink, draining into the intestines like pipes.

If you toss in starches first, they go down the drain quickly, breaking down fast into glucose, spiking your blood sugar. When veggies come second, they sit on top and wait — they can’t help regulate that spike. But if you eat veggies first, you line your pipes with fiber.

Fiber moves through the system slowly, doesn’t spike blood sugar, and even slows down the enzyme that breaks starches into glucose . It also creates a sort of mesh in your intestines, making it harder for glucose to flood into your bloodstream.

In short:

Veggies first = more stable blood sugar.
Protein and fat next = slower digestion.
Carbs last = fewer glucose spikes, less insulin response.

You still get to eat the same meal, but the impact on your body is totally different!

Simple Changes, Big Results

This isn’t about adhering to a strict diet or giving up foods you love. You’re not cutting anything out — you’re just eating it more intentionally.

It won’t always be perfect (sometimes meals, like curry, come all mixed together — and that’s okay!). Maybe next time, I’ll throw a small side salad in before the main dish.

But when I can?

If we’re having salmon, I’ll start with the veggie side, then enjoy the salmon, saving the sweet potatoes for last. Same meal, better for my body.

And the best part — you can do this anywhere. Whether you’re eating out or at a friend’s house, you may not control the menu, but you do control the order you eat. And that makes all the difference.

Main takeaway:

You don’t need to overhaul your entire diet to support your health.

Just start by eating your veggies first, protein and fat next, starches and sugars last.

Small change. Big impact.

Natural Solutions for Heavy Periods

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:41:56 GMT

Natural Solutions for Heavy Periods

This article may not apply to all of you, but I have so many women who come into my office with hormone issues that I thought you might find it interesting. It’s an article from registered homeopath and holistic nutritionist, Heather Caruso from Ontario, Canada. She includes a detailed description under each remedy she is suggesting.

As with all homeopathic remedies, you would want to match your symptoms to the remedy description.

Heavy menstrual cycles can be exhausting and painful. According to the CDC, heavy periods mean bleeding longer than 7 days, changing protection every two hours, or passing clots larger than a quarter.

Common causes include:

Uterine fibroids or cervical lesions
Hormonal imbalances
Thyroid conditions
Certain medications
Birth control methods

First steps: Always consult with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause. Severe, prolonged bleeding can lead to anemia and exhaustion.

Natural approaches:

Hormone testing: Salivary hormone tests can detect imbalances in cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone. Proper testing prevents improper supplementation.
For excessive estrogen: Compounds from broccoli (Indol 3 Carbonol) help the liver process excess estrogen.
For low progesterone: Consider natural remedies like wild yam, evening primrose, chasteberry, or homeopathic progesterone 4CH.

Homeopathic Solutions

Homeopathic remedies are tailored to your unique symptoms. Two people with heavy periods may receive different remedies based on their individual symptom patterns. Unlike conventional treatments, homeopathic remedies (6CH potency and higher) work as an energetic blueprint with no side effects, gently stimulating your body's natural healing response.

Remedies act like a key that fits precisely into your healing mechanism. With over 279 possible remedies for menorrhagia, proper symptom matching by a qualified homeopath is essential. Health food stores typically carry 30CH potencies, but a professional homeopath can recommend the ideal potency for your needs.

Homeopathic mother tinctures are made from herbs and prepared according to the homeopathic pharmacopea's instructions. They are not diluted and potentized like other homeopathics that have numbers and letters after their name like X, D, K, or CH.

Some tried and true mother tinctures for heavy menses (periods) are as follows:

Here are a few examples of homeopathics that suit heavy menses. For example:

In an ideal world everyone would have access to a professional homeopath for remedies suited to their special and unique case. Hahnemann the father of homeopathy, said that individualized medicines are best for treatment. Homeopaths see disease not as an entity onto itself, but an expression of the person’s inner dynamics and treat a person as a whole. Thus two people would have remedies tailor suited to their individualized needs. Homeopathic medicine continues to amaze me over the almost two decades that I have been a homeopath.

Call my office to set up your appointment today!

760-277-4816

Quick Tip: Getting the Most Out of Your Remedy

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:00:14 GMT

Quick Tip: Getting the Most Out of Your Remedy

Every once in awhile I get the following question, especially with the Emotional remedy that is given more frequently than my other remedies, so it runs low faster:

Q: If I am running out of a liquid remedy, is there some way to extend it until I can purchase a new bottle?

A: Yes! It’s possible to “stretch” an almost depleted liquid remedy while waiting for a replacement.

Just add a tablespoon or two of water to the almost empty bottle and give it 50 – 100 succussions (firm strikes of its base against the palm of your hand) and you are good to go – just use it as normal.

The energetic imprint of the old remedy quickly transfers to the new liquid, without any noticeable change in its effectiveness. You can now continue with your extended but temporary remedy until you get a new bottle.

Simple!

Transform Your Heart Health

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Transform Your Heart Health

As February arrives, we’re reminded that it’s not just the month of love; it is also Hearth Health Month! At The Wellness Advantage, we believe that true wellness encompasses the heart, body, and spirit. This month, we’ll explore how you can enhance your heart health naturally, with a special focus on nutrition and innovative supplements.

Nourishing Your Heart with Whole Food Salt

Did you know that not all salts are created equal? Whole food salt, such as Redmond’s Real Salt and Himalayan pink salt, contains essential minerals that can support cardiovascular health.

Unlike refined table salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues, whole food salt helps maintain electrolyte balance, support healthy blood pressure levels, and can even enhance hydration. Incorporating it into your meals can provide not just flavor but also vital nutrients that are essential for a healthy heart. Two more delicious salts are from Premier Research Labs: Pink Salt and Complete Salt (has added B-vitamins), which we can get through the Fullscript dispensary. Some foods naturally contain sodium. These include all vegetables and dairy products, meat, and shellfish.

Spotlight on Supplements: Ergo-Thione+ and Cardio Elite

To further support your heart health, I am excited to introduce two exceptional products from Quicksilver Scientific: Ergo-Thione+ and Cardio Elite.

Join Us on the Path to Heart Health

I invite you to delve deeper into heart health this February. Consider booking a session with me to discuss your unique wellness journey. Together, we can create a personalized plan that encompasses gut health, detoxification, nutrition, and spiritual healing.

As always, thank you for being part of The Wellness Advantage community. Your health is my priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way!

Bird Flu: Getting the Facts Straight

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:24:29 GMT

Bird Flu: Getting the Facts Straight

I wanted to share some important context about the recent “bird flu” news you may have seen in the media.

Currently, we're seeing two distinct situations: our typical seasonal flu and the avian/bird influenza that's making headlines. The seasonal flu, which primarily affects humans during winter months, is not related to the bird flu strain currently in the news.

Here are the key facts about bird flu:

There have been 61 human cases in the US from this outbreak
Most cases occurred through direct contact with infected birds
The CDC and WHO currently assess the human risk as low
The virus primarily affects wild and domestic birds

While some media coverage has caused alarm, it's important to understand that human transmission remains extremely rare. The focus should be on taking normal preventive health measures, such as boosting your immune system, and staying informed through reliable sources.

I recently came across this article and thought you'd find it interesting.

If you have questions about your personal health situation, I encourage you to schedule an appointment so we can discuss your specific needs.

To keep these flu symptoms and any you may acquire at bay, purchase my Influenza Plus SCV which contains avian flu.

Wishing You Wellness,

Andrea Kiesel, MBE, CiHom

Supporting Sinus Health: 5 Quick Tips

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:05 GMT

Supporting Sinus Health: 5 Quick Tips

As we navigate through seasonal changes, I've been hearing from many of you about sinus challenges and environmental sensitivities. Today, I'm excited to share some valuable insights about a natural solution that has made a significant difference for many of my patients and myself.

Let me tell you about Biocidin, a powerful blend of botanical ingredients designed to support healthy immune function and maintain a balanced microbiome. What makes it special is its broad-spectrum approach to supporting respiratory health. I've had great success personally using Biocidin with my XLear nasal spray (found at Frazier Farms), and the feedback from my patients has been consistently positive.

Key Things I've Learned

Consistency is crucial for seeing results
Having the right equipment makes a difference
Supporting overall wellness, including gut health, is essential
Different application methods work better for different situations
Regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment is important

My personal daily routine involves using the nasal spray method, which I find both effective and convenient. For those interested in using a nebulizer, this can be particularly helpful for reaching deeper into the sinus cavities. The feedback I've received from patients who've tried various Biocidin products, including their throat spray for upper respiratory support, has been incredibly positive - with many saying simply, "It works!"

If you're interested in exploring these options further, I encourage you to reach out to discuss which approach might work best for you. Every person's needs are unique, and I'm happy to help you develop a personalized plan for supporting your respiratory health.

Have questions about my experience or wondering if Biocidin might be right for you? I'm happy to share more about what's worked for my patients and myself! Give me a call 760-277-4816.

How to Tell If It's a Cold or the Flu: Your Quick Guide

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:00:03 GMT

How to Tell If It's a Cold or the Flu: Your Quick Guide

With respiratory illnesses making their rounds, I often hear the question: "Is it a cold or the flu?" Today, I want to share some clear differences that can help you understand what you might be experiencing.

The Common Cold tends to be more gentle in its approach. You'll typically notice symptoms gradually developing over several days - think stuffy nose, sneezing, and a mild sore throat. While you might feel under the weather, the symptoms are usually manageable, lasting about 7-10 days.

The Flu , on the other hand, makes quite an entrance! It often hits suddenly with a high fever, significant body aches, and intense fatigue. These symptoms can be more severe and may stick around for 1-2 weeks. The flu can be particularly challenging for certain groups, like our elderly community members.

Proven Ways to Stay Healthy During This Season

Keep your distance from those who are sick
Make hand-washing a frequent habit
Keep those commonly touched surfaces clean
Prioritize good sleep
Stay active
Manage stress levels
Stay hydrated
Focus on nutritious foods

As your health practitioner, I'm here to help you maintain a strong immune system and offer natural solutions for symptom relief.

If you're experiencing symptoms or would like to discuss preventive strategies, please don't hesitate to call our office at 760-277-4816 to schedule an appointment.

Remember, early intervention can make a significant difference in your recovery journey!

A Quick Note About Your Supplement Safety (What You Need to Know)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:05 GMT

A Quick Note About Your Supplement Safety

(What You Need to Know)

I've been getting questions lately about where to buy supplements, especially with all the convenient online options available. As your healthcare provider, I want to share some important insights about supplement safety that might surprise you.

Did you know?

Not all supplements are created equal - even when they have similar labels.

Here's what I want you to understand about supplement quality:

Marketing vs. Reality:

Just like those "fat-free" candies that are loaded with corn syrup, some supplements have great marketing but don't deliver on their promises. The key is looking beyond the packaging to what's actually inside.

Quality Matters:

When it comes to supplements, you truly get what you pay for. Many popular retail products:

May not contain optimal ingredient amounts
Could include lower-quality raw materials
Might not be formulated based on current research

Why Professional Guidance Matters:

As your healthcare provider, I carefully select supplements that:

Contain precisely measured, effective ingredients
Come from trusted, high-quality sources
Are formulated based on solid research
Match your specific health needs

This is why I'm so particular about the supplements I recommend. Every product I suggest is chosen specifically for you, based on your unique health profile and needs.

Would you like to learn more about the supplements that would best support your health goals? Let's talk about creating a personalized plan for you.

Schedule a consultation: 760-277-4816

Natural Cold & Flu Prevention: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:52:47 GMT

Natural Cold & Flu Prevention: Your Step by Step Guide

As the temperatures drop and days get shorter, it's time to think about strengthening your immune system naturally. I want to share some practical steps you can take right now to help protect your health through the winter months.

Let's talk about your immune system. Think of it as your body's personal security team - with front-line defenses like your skin and specialized backup forces like white blood cells. When this team is well-supported, it does an incredible job keeping you healthy.

I've noticed in my practice that immune health often needs extra attention when:

You've recently finished a course of antibiotics
You're under more stress than usual
Your sleep schedule is irregular
Your diet has been less than optimal
You're spending long hours at a desk
You're feeling run down

Here's what actually works to strength your immune system

Ready to take action? You have two easy options!

Download my updated Flu and Cold Protection Protocol - it's a complete guide with exactly what to take, when to take it, and how much to take. I've included my latest recommendations for natural immune support, including specific supplements and dosages that have worked well for my clients.
Schedule a consultation for a personalized immune-supporting plan that takes into account your specific health history and current challenges.

Don't wait until you're already feeling under the weather. The best protection is preparation.

Contact my office at 760-277-4816 to get started, or click below to access the protocol.

Don't Leave Home Without These!

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:53:58 GMT

I love to travel!

When I was fresh out of college, I took my first six week tour of Europe and was hooked. So every three years (for about 15 years) I traveled overseas to visit friends and coworkers. This was before the Internet… before cell phones… using a travel agent… paper airline and train tickets… before the conveniences we now have to book a trip. I traveled by myself and once I got in-country, I stayed with my friends, co-workers or in youth hostels. One of the best parts for me was the preparation and planning! Reading books about my destinations to get an idea of the history of the place and what I’d be experiencing.

I packed everything in a small backpack and brought my Pentax ME Super camera with a zoom lens! Since I was still doing regular medicine at that time, half of my backpack was filled with medications. Plus I would get vaccinations before I went, like Yellow Fever before I traveled to Ethiopia, Africa; medications to prevent malaria in Thailand, S. Korea, the Philippines; immunoglobulin shots

to boost my immune system before I went to Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

BECAUSE my biggest fear was that I would get sick while I was traveling. …And I still got sick… Food poisoning in Africa and Papua New Guinea, foliculitis from a natural mineral water spa in New Zealand… I brought little parasite “friends” home with me that affected me for decades. Had I known then what I know now about how to boost immune system, use homeopathics and other supplements to prevent infections, I think things would’ve turned out differently.

Plus these natural products are less bulky (for packing) and more effective!

My gift to you is to help navigate some of these murky waters of travel that have become even more complicated since Covid. For instance, on my recent Alaskan Cruise I only took a few things:

Immune Charge+ Shots,
Immune Charge Throat Spray, and
Quinton Hypertonic sachets

These stopped a sore throat in its tracks and kept me healthy and hydrated during my weeklong cruise.

I always carry a few well-chosen homeopathic pellets in my purse at all times, just in case…

Arsenicum Album 30C (diarrhea, headaches);
Carbo Veg 30C (tummy gas, upset),
Nux Vomica 30C (nausea, headache from over indulgence) and
Arnica Montana 200C (aches, pains, bruising – from too much walking!)

If traveling overseas, I would add:

Influenza Plus SCV homeopathic drops (for covid and its variants, regular Flu A and Flu B)
Saccharomyces Boulardii, (a specific probiotic) to prevent food-borne infections
GSE drops (Grapefruit Seed Extract) by NutriBiotics to put in drinking water.

Contact my office for more information and where to purchase.

For my usual supplements (breakfast, lunch and dinner), I used tiny ziplock baggies (pill pouches ordered online) so they pack very easily and collapse when they are empty, so I have room in my luggage to bring back more souvenirs!

Attached is a little travel guide from Lisa Strbac, homeopath from England, with some other handy tips.

You can use these ideas for holiday travel this Fall and Winter and keep yourself healthy around family and friends.

Bon Voyage!

Quinton Marine Plasma

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:33:25 GMT

Rejuvenate Your Body & Promote Hydration

The solution of 78 naturally occurring minerals, trace elements, and electrolytes rejuvenate the body & promote hydration.

I met Dr. Robert Slovak, an international water expert, at a conference recently and he told me the following amazing story. In 2001, while working deep in the rainforest of Brazil to bring advanced water technology to a remote village, he contracted life-threatening diarrhea due to unsanitary eating conditions.

He and his fellow biologist were in the middle of nowhere with no medical help available, but his buddy happened to have six ampoules of Quinton Marine Plasma– an imported marine plasma (seawater) from Spain with a history dating back to 1897 – and gave it to Dr. Slovak. It stopped his diarrhea and saved his life.

Amazed by the results, he left the following morning convinced he had uncovered one of the greatest medicines of history and made it his mission to expand awareness of Quinton. Since then, Quinton has become a worldwide phenomenon.

I heard about Quinton about a year ago, from a fellow practitioner who uses it for energy, or when she feels she’s coming down with a cold or flu, and to replenish her electrolytes after her work outs.

I recently had a wonderful vacation on a cruise to Alaska and took Quinton with me to keep me healthy on the cruise. I got lots of exercise, going up and down stairs, walking on excursions and had lots of energy. It worked great!

Our soil is deficient in minerals, so the food we eat is also deficient, which means we get depleted easily. “Quinton Plasma” is identical to blood plasma in its mineral and trace-element concentration. It restores the health of the extracellular matrix within the body and promotes cellular nourishment for daily needs.

This is important because dis-ease happens when there is depletion of these minerals, so when we add them back into our diet, health returns and disease goes away. Give the body what it needs and it will heal itself!

I highly recommend it!

The Miracle of Tissue Salts for Healing

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 21:15:51 GMT

The Miracle of Tissue Salts for Healing

When I first heard about Tissue Salts, I was fascinated by them. These Tissue Salts (sometimes referred to as Cell Salts) is what makes up the physical human body and when these natural salts or minerals are deficient, the body can become sick.

The original The Biochemic Handbook: How to Get Well and Keep Fit with Biochemic Tissue Salts, grabbed my interest years ago, but was a bit challenging to slog through.

Recently, a fellow homeopath from England, published a much simpler guide, complete with cute pictures, on the topic, Schuessler’s Tissue Salts Rediscovered: The 21st Century Guide to Self-Healing by Lisa Strbac.

The first paragraph in her introduction transformed this information into something I could immediately apply on a practical level – remineralize teeth and erase dental cavities(!).

Dr. Schuessler, the founder of tissue salts, claimed that they “are not based on homeopathic law but upon physiological chemical process that take place within the organism.”

I once heard it explained this way: If you were to cremate a body and analyze the ashes, you would find that the body is made up of these 12 tissue salts. These are essential to the composition of the body and if the body is deficient in any one of them, it can show signs of disease. All disease is due to a lack of one or more of these tissue salts. So if we give the body what it needs, it will heal itself!

Cells salts are different from mineral supplements. Minerals are given in larger doses and are not as quickly absorbed by the body, whereas Schuessler believed that the micro-doses of tissue salts were more readily absorbed into the bloodstream and the body’s tissue.

So let’s look at three tissue salts…

Calc Phos is #1 for bone health. It is concentrated in bones, teeth, connective tissues, blood cells and digestive juices. We would use it for bones (general bone health as well as broken bones & fractures, arthritis and sciatica), to build cells

(healthy teeth formation), support growth (stimulates cell production, especially during periods of rapid growth such as in childhood and during puberty) and as a restorative tonic (increases vitality in the elderly, for use after acute illnesses, as a nutrient for blood, restores weak organs and tissues). It can be used for heartburn and indigestion.

Ferrum Phos is #1 as an anti-inflammatory. It is concentrated in the hemoglobin of the blood, in blood vessels and is found in all body cells. We would use it in the first stage of illness (like at the first stage of colds – sore throat which is red and inflamed – bronchitis, pneumonia or flu), as an anti inflammatory agent (for arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica and sprains) and an oxygen transporter (blood disorders, iron deficiency and hemorrhages).

Mag Phos is #1 for cramps. It is concentrated in muscles, nerves, bone, teeth and blood. We would use it for muscle cramps or stiffness, pains (like colic, menstrual pains that are helped by heat or pressure, shooting or radiating pains, tension pains or headaches) and as an anti-spasmodic (like stammering, twitches, tics, squinting, angina pains, hiccups, writer’s cramps, dancer’s cramp).

Having a reference book to guide you in the selection of a cell salt, can be very helpful. I also scan using my Asyra equipment if the body is deficient and in need of any of these 12 cell salts. It is amazingly accurate.

Cell salts are homeopathically prepared in a 6X dilution, so they still contain a minute material dose of the original minerals. Dosing is 3-5 tablets 3x/day for 1-2 months. They dissolve in the mouth, similar to homeopathic pellets. They are safe for pregnancy, while breastfeeding and for infants. They are safe for all ages, non-toxic, have no side effects. You can take multiple salts in combination and at the same time.

These salts are easy to purchase at most healthfood stores and online through my Fullscript dispensary. Lisa Strbac’s book and the original The Biochemic Handbook can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Homeopathy for the Traveler

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:47:36 GMT

Homeopathy for the Traveler

With Memorial Day being the official kick-off of Summer, many of you will be traveling with the family and may need some simple help when a traveling companion unfortunately comes down with some physical ailment. I came across the article below from the Homeopathy Plus website, and hope you find useful. The dilution I would suggest for each remedy is 30C. Boiron homeopathic “blue tubes” can be found online or at most health food stores.

I had a client years ago who traveled to Africa with a group of girlfriends who made treks to exotic places every two years. I gave her a list of items to take with her so she would stay healthy. Upon her return she reported that she remained well during the trip, but her travel partners were not as lucky. As they each became ill with digestive troubles, she

offered the remedies she had taken with her, so she ended up dispensing her medicines to the group, which benefited them all as they continued on their adventure. She was most appreciative!

Enjoy the article below!

Homeopathy for the Traveler

October 10, 2012

by Robert Medhurst*

The author provides a very short list of remedies that may be needed for routine problems while traveling.

As we head closer to the holiday season, it may be timely to talk about the many and varied things that can befall the traveler and the means by which these things may be managed. Homeopathic medicines have the capacity to deal with most of these issues quickly and effectively. They take up a minimum of luggage space,

are relatively simple to use and as such they’re ideally suited for use when you’re away from home.

The following list of maladies and medicines cover most of the acute and self-limiting issues that one may encounter while travelling. For more chronic situations, or conditions that fail to respond to the appropriate remedy in a reasonable period of time, the services of a competent professional, preferably a homeopath, should be sought.

Dosage:

Adults: 10 drops, 4 pill or 3 tablets of 30C potency every half-hour for up to 6 doses. Children (2-12 years): Half the adult dose.

Frequently, suggestions will be made to travelers that they should be immunized against certain diseases that may be endemic to the holiday destination. There’s a considerable history of use of homeopathic medicines as alternatives to orthodox immunization.

The expert on this issue in Australia is Dr Isaac Golden. In his book, Vaccination, A Review of Risks and Alternatives, he outlines the following to be used while in areas where there is potential risk of contracting these diseases:

Some practitioners have noted that the use of Eupatorium perfoliatum 30C every two weeks while travelling in areas where there is an increased incidence of Dengue Fever can be helpful in reducing the potential risk of contracting this condition.

On a final note, concerns are raised from time to time regarding the effects of X-rays used in airport luggage examination, and their effects on homeopathic remedies. The evidence to date tends to indicate that the X-ray machines used in most airports do not have the capacity to affect the activity of remedies, but if this does cause concern, wrapping aluminum foil around the containers in which the remedies are kept, or simply passing them around the scanner and submitting them for visual examination by airport staff, should provide protection.

*Robert Medhurst

Robert Medhurst BNat DHom DBM DRM DNutr is an Australian Naturopath & Homeopath with 40 years of clinical experience. He has written many articles and lectured on homeopathy throughout Australia and the U.S. Robert previously set up and operated 5 natural therapies practices in Sydney and Adelaide and was involved in teaching and medical research. He was formerly the Expert Advisor on Homeopathy to the Federal Government of Australia, Dept. of Health & Ageing. He specializes in homeopathy and is the author of The Business of Healing, the definitive guide for clinical practice establishment and management, as well as The Concordant Clinical Homeopathic Repertory. For more information see adelaidehillsnaturopath.com.au.

Is your body digesting properly?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:28:41 GMT

Because of the way food is farmed and processed our bodies have a difficult time fully digesting

I want to ensure that your body is able to heal from the inside out.

The first step is to ensure that you are eating a healthy diet, in which at least one meal each day contains only raw foods (such as a salad with nuts or a bowl of fruit).

The second step is to ensure that you’re able to completely break down any food that you eat to forms that your body can put to work in the healing process.

In order for nutrients to really be absorbed, they need to be digested properly. Because of the way food is farmed and processed our bodies have a difficult time fully digesting it and causing things like bloating, gas, acid reflux, etc.

I recommend a whole food formula called Optimal 1 Digest-A-Meal that contains all of the plant enzymes and probiotics needed to break down and absorb your food.

If your meal is cooked or processed, take at least 1 capsule right before you eat. You should be taking 2-3 capsules each day and the bottle will last for a month.

Get a bottle today to stop indigestion discomfort and fully absorb the nutrients your food is trying to give you.

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Too Much Iron, Not Enough Copper

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:14:24 GMT

Too Much Iron, Not Enough Copper

In the past couple of months, I have been using a new scan in my Asyra system

that evaluates the body’s optimal percentage of specific nutrients like copper, iron, vitam in A retinol and magnesium which, in turn, make an enzyme/protein,

ceruloplasmin. This protein is like the school bus that is waiting to carry iron to

the rest of the community (body). Iron is waiting at the high school, tagging the

buildings and causing trouble if it gets stuck there. The ceruloplamin “busses”

won’t run if they don’t have the “gas” created by copper, vitamin A and C and

magnesium.

Stuck iron is toxic to the body. And most people experience fatigue from iron not doing its job.

I’ve started offering a new line of supplements that can assist in balancing these

at optimal levels. This is based on a book by Morley Robbins, “Cure Your Fatigue”, which highlights the need for the right kind and balance of copper, and other co-factors (vitamin A retinol, whole food vitamin C, and magnesium glycinate) that interact with iron and help it to carry oxygen to our tissues so we have good energy.

Then just this past week I read an article by Dr. Joseph Mercola entitled, “The

Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron”, which highlighted the need to be careful about

the amount and types of iron we consume and the dangers of too little and too

much iron in our body.

Mercola writes, “One common cause for iron-deficient anemia is a deficiency in

copper. Paradoxially, lack of copper is also a common cause for iron overload.”

He was interviewing another doctor, Dr. Sutton, who explained:

“The reason for that is because copper is necessary for two key enzymes. The first one is called hephaestin and the second one is called ceruloplasmin. … Copper is necessary for iron to be absorbed in the gut lining. So, without copper, you will not absorb iron and you will develop iron deficient anemia.

“Once iron has been absorbed in the gut lining by hephestin, it passes it off to ceruloplasmin, which is the second copper-rich enzyme. Ceruloplasmin basically then allows that copper to transfer in and then move throughout the body. So without ceruloplamin, iron gets stuck in the tissues. It’ll get stuck in the digestive system … the retina … the brain … the liver.

“So, you develop iron overload in the tissues. … The solution is take copper to fix that problem. That’s the way you solve copper-deficient anemia.

“Copper deficient anemia looks very similar to iron-deficient anemia if you’re looking at the iron panel (in blood). …

“If you have a low or low-normal ceruloplasmin, and then you take copper and ceruloplasmin goes up, that's a good sign that you didn’t have enough copper.”

The best way to get iron is through your diet. Shellfish and beef are iron-rich

foods with highly absorbable iron. The type of iron found in vegetables, such as

spinach, is not very absorbable.

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WHAT IS COPPER?

Copper is an essential trace mineral pivotal for various biological processes, to promote overall health. Copper acts as a cofactor for enzymes, facilitating cellular energy production and iron metabolism while enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. It plays a crucial role in connective tissue formation, neurotransmitter synthesis, and melanin production.

AzureWell’s formulation utilizes Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, optimizing copper's absorption and bioavailability while minimizing antagonistic interactions with other minerals like zinc and iron. The nuanced distinction between chelated and non-chelated copper forms ensures enhanced gastrointestinal comfort and efficient mineral uptake, making it a prudent choice for those seeking the benefits of this vital trace mineral.

Copper bisglycinate chelate is the form of copper found in animals & plants. This formula enhances copper uptake, supports critical cellular functions and blood health, while supporting healthy inflammatory responses.

BIOLOGICAL ROLE AND BENEFITS OF CORE COPPER

Copper, an essential trace mineral, underpins numerous biological processes crucial for optimal health. Its physiological roles encompass being a cofactor for enzymatic activities, such as driving cellular energy production through its integral role in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Additionally, copper facilitates iron metabolism, aiding the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells.

It bolsters antioxidant defense systems, especially as a cofactor for superoxide dismutase (SOD), which combats oxidative stress. In connective tissue formation, copper-dependent lysyl oxidase ensures the structural integrity of collagen and elastin. Within the nervous system, it partakes in neurotransmitter synthesis, converting dopamine to norepinephrine. Additionally, it aids in melanin production, which determines the coloration of skin, hair, and eyes.

IS COPPER ESSENTIAL TO MY WELLNESS PROGRAMS?

Copper is a vital trace mineral intricately woven into the tapestry of our body's fundamental biological processes. Research studies consistently show copper's paramount importance, from facilitating enzymatic reactions essential for energy production, aiding in the synthesis and stability of hemoglobin in red blood cells, to acting as a critical cofactor in our body's antioxidant defense mechanisms against oxidative stress.

Additionally, copper plays a role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, thereby contributing to neural function and influencing mood and cognition. In the broader context, an imbalance of copper in the body, especially in relation to other minerals like zinc, can potentially affect immune responses and overall homeostasis. Given the multifaceted roles copper undertakes, ensuring an adequate and balanced intake is pivotal for health maintenance.

With modern diets often lacking in essential nutrients due to soil depletion and processing, a quality supplement like AzureWell's Core Copper offers a precise delivery of this indispensable mineral, engineered for optimal absorption and assimilation in the body.

Homeopathic Remedies for Your Rescue Kit

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:57:46 GMT

I love homeopathy and believe it’s the most magical medicine on the planet. I’ve had experiences with homeopathy that I can only describe as miraculous. Like the time I had a splitting headache, lying on my bed for four hours with ice packs on my head, when my husband came into the bedroom and asked me what I would tell a client if they came to me with the same symptoms. He brought in my little homeopathic guidebook and I found a remedy that matched my symptoms. Within 10 minutes I was pain-free and making dinner.

Don’t believe it when you’re told there’s nothing to homeopathy–it is powerful, safe, non-toxic, non-habit forming, and effective medicine for all ages!

Here are a few of the remedies that I keep on hand, for common accidents and incidents that we use in our daily lives. You can pick them up at your local health food store or online through my Fullscript dispensary . I recommend homeopathy to everyone and hope you’ll take some time to learn its wonders!

Ac onitum Napellus – I use this at the first sign of even a twinge of a sore throat - especially if I have been outside in a cold wind. You can use it for children who have a croupy cough. One or two doses of Aconitum and they will be back to sleep. It can also be used for a shock or fright – like when the burglar alarm goes off in the middle of the night!
A rnica Montana – Almost without exception, when someone in our family has any kind of an accident or injury, I turn to Arnica. It’s in my purse. When my husband would get a bump or bruise in any of the many gardening and construction projects around the house, a couple of doses of Arnica worked miraculously. This is the remedy I used in a 200C dilution for my splitting headache (above).
Cantharis Vesicatoria – This remedy is used for skin burns, whether it’s taking a pan out of the oven or getting too close to the barbecue, Cantharis is my go-to. Take a couple of doses ASAP and almost never get a blister nor get the burning pain that usually accompanies a burn. The body just starts healing and it does so quickly. It also helps if you’ve stayed out in the sun a little too long as well.
Ig natia Amara – Life is not always a bed of roses. Our beloved pets pass on, we have arguments with loved-ones, we don’t make the team, or get the job we wanted. When those moments occur and we’re feeling weepy and sad, we take Ignatia. It’s also really useful if we’ve been sighing a lot.
Arsenicu m Album – We love to travel and sometimes new and strange foods make our tummies unhappy. Last time I was on a business trip to Mexico, I stayed at a fancy resort, but still got “Traveler’s Diarrhea”. Good thing I had the Arsenicum with me! Don’t leave home without it!
Nux V omica – This one has a permanent place in my purse. I use it anytime I’m feeling nauseous from low blood sugar or from something I ate that didn’t sit well with me. It can be used for vomiting from the flu or other illness. One or two doses and the body will settle down.

HOMEOPATHY MADE SIMPLE

A Brief History

Homeopathy has been called “the original alternative medicine", yet it is neither an herbal medicine nor a dietary regimen. This form of medicine was discovered over two hundred years ago by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a chemist and personal physician to the German royal family. Disillusioned with the medical practices of his time, Hahnemann stumbled across written studies that demonstrated the principles of the law of similars. Through this principle he found a gentle means of stimulating the body’s innate healing ability and coined the term “Homeopathy” from the Latin words, homolon (similar) and pathein (disease, suffering). “Let like be cured with like", was Hahnemann’s philosophy.

How Does Homeopathy Work?

Homeopathy works based upon the Law of Similars: like cures like. A homeopathic remedy is simply a dilution of one or several plant, mineral, or animal substances. These substances are diluted until either

none or very little of the original substance remains. It is important to note that in homeopathy the energetic signal, rather than the substance, is considered to have the healing effect. Remarkably, the

weakest dilutions are considered to be the most potent, as they are designed to work at a deep cellular level.

The application of homeopathic principle is similar in some ways to vaccination, although it is a very different process. When ingested, the homeopathic remedy signals the body to elicit its natural immune

response, leading towards internal balance and the restoration of health.

For example, poison ivy creates rashes and itching, but when elements of poison ivy are prepared and administered as a homeopathic remedy, they can help the body overcome the same symptoms–like cures like.

How Will I Benefit from Using Homeopathy?

There are numerous benefits of utilizing homeopathy as part of an overall healing strategy:

It is gentle and effective.
It is backed by over 200 years of sound research and application. Long before modern prescription medicine was around.
When utilized properly, it can assist the body in resolving ailments at the causative level.
It complements the innate healing wisdom of the body.
The remedies are easy to take and pleasant tasting. (Kids think the little pellets are candy!)

Is Homeopathy Right for Me?

Every person’s health and healing process is unique, so it is important that you consult with our office about the best combinations of remedies for you. We specialize in complex homeopathic remedies to

address multiple conditions at the same time and in a way that the remedies work synergistically together and not compete with each other.

The following is a list of some different types of homeopathic remedies that we may recommend:

Nosode Detoxifiers: Encourage the release of toxins from deep within the cells.
Drainage & Tonification Remedies: Drain & tone the organs, glands, and tissues.
Sarcodes: Supply the body with a blueprint of healthy tissue from which to rebuild.
Flower Essences: Based on the research of Dr. Edward Bach, these remedies promote emotional stability, balance, and renewal.

How Can I Learn More About Homeopathy and My Health?

There are many wonderful resources available but start by contacting our office and consulting with me so I can help you understand how homeopathy relates to your specific healing strategy.

My office number is 760-277-4816.

Say Goodbye to Your Hacking Cough

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:43:10 GMT

Treating your cough

There are several options for dealing with a cough. We will start with the simplest and safest, and then work through to those that carry a greater risk. To finish, we will look at research on the homeopathic treatment of coughs and examine nineteen homeopathic remedies that you can use at home.

Practical advice

Eat healthy food and avoid sugar or sugary foods which suppress the immune system for up to 5 hours after being eaten.
Get plenty of rest so your body can recover
Maintain hydration and keep your mucus membranes moist with frequent drinks of water or soothing teas.
Soothe inflamed airways and loosen mucus with steam inhalations and warm showers.
Avoid cigarettes and tobacco smoke which paralyse and eventually destroy the microscopic hairs that line your airways. These fine hairs, called cilia, normally sweep the mucus upwards in waves, away from your lungs.

Good news for chocoholics

Chocolate can help a cough! Theobromine, a compound found in the cocoa bean, will suppress coughs just as effectively as many cough medicines but without their side-effects. Milk chocolate contains very little theobromine compared to dark chocolate. To obtain an effective dose you need to eat 50 – 100g of dark chocolate. Enjoy!

Homeopathy and research

One interesting study with seriously ill patients on respirators in an intensive care unit showed that homeopathy not only effectively reduced their respiratory secretions but also helped them come off their respirators more quickly. The length of time they spent in the unit was also shorter and without respiratory complications.

In contrast, those in the control group who had not received homeopathic treatment took considerably longer to recover. Some also had to be returned to the respirator after extubation because they were struggling to breathe from excessive secretions in their airways – something that was not a problem for the homeopathic group. As excess respiratory secretions are a major trigger for coughs, the homeopathic treatment would also have reduced the incidence of coughs – something that is also substantiated clinically.

Another study of children with upper respiratory tract infections, including coughs, showed that those who received homeopathic treatment recovered much more quickly than those who were treated conventionally in the control group.

A third study showed that those children whose colds (and accompanying coughs) were treated with homoeopathy were more likely to feel and do better than those children whose colds had been treated conventionally. The homeopathically treated children had fewer complications, and their parents took significantly less sick-leave than the parents of those children treated with antibiotics.

Homeopathic treatments

Treating yourself with homoeopathy for simple acute problems is easy as long as you know how to choose the remedy that matches your symptoms. Troublesome coughs that follow a cold are a good way to practice and become familiar with homeopathy. All remedies are safe for use with babies through to the elderly when used according to instructions.

To treat your cough, look through the remedies listed below to see which one matches your symptoms – then just take it. Acute Dosing: Take 3 pellets every 15 minutes for an hour, or until symptoms improve. Stop taking remedy once symptoms resolve. If there is no improvement by 3-4 doses just reassess your symptoms and choose another remedy.

Should you find it difficult to identify and sort through your symptoms, contact me and I’ll help you figure it out.

In the link below, you'll find Homeopathic Remedies for the Hacking Cough. Many of the following remedies are found in Fullscript.

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My Biggest Tip for Respiratory Health

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:57 GMT

What's on the Horizon for Respiratory Health

We are in the flu season and are susceptible especially during the holidays, just by being around more people and being indoors more often. If we can stop the chain of e vents at the beginning, we can interrupt the symptoms that are disruptive.

I’ve had clients that have been coughing for three weeks to three months. Once they started nebulizing, their symptoms disappeared or became more manageable.

Back at the start of the pandemic, I became acquainted with Dr. David Brownstein and his protocol for nebulizing for help with coughs, fever, lung congestion and infection. I have found nebulizing to be an excellent support so I frequently share the DIY Recipe

with my clients.

I agree with Dr. Brownstein* when he said in March 2020, “Folks, I think nebulizing hydrogen peroxide and iodine should be done on every COVID patient. It should be done on every pneumonia patient. It should be done on every influenza-suffering

patient. It should be done on every patient suffering from lung problems.”

I often have my clients alternate nebulizing between H202, iodine and Smart Silver. I would not recommend nebulizing more than 3 times per day. Iodine can cause some dryness of the throat. Hydrogen Peroxide usually causes no adverse effects and can be

nebulized for 5 to 30 minutes at one time.

This therapy is inexpensive and very effective.

For those of you who don’t want to mess with the DIY recipe, these products are available from my office. I have personally found this to be very effective as an aggressive means to create lasting results and can be used as a preventative.

Along with nebulizing, at the first sign of a cold or flu, I often recommend using Immune Charge+ or Immune Charge+ Shots by QuicksSilver, which can be purchased through Fullscript . Follow the Intensive Use instructions on the box or bottle.

If nebulizing interests you I would be happy to provide you with a FREE 15 minute conversation about the protocol.

Please call or text me at 760-277-4816. I look forward to connecting!

Support Your Immune System

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:31:36 GMT

Let's Explore the Immune System

What’s the immune system?

I think many times I don’t consider that I’m assuming that you understand the foundation to the topic. So for those people who feel like this is Kindergarten, I apologize, but for the rest of you, here I go:

I think of the immune system as a large burley 400-lb Roman Centurion that stands as a guard to protect all of our internal body systems. I find it particularly interesting that we are exposed daily to the information of the re-iteration of Covid and mask mandates, as if breathing in is our only line of defense. The irony is that masks don’t work and there are now over 100 scientific papers to prove it, and not because of bad intentions but the viral particles are so small, the masks make no difference. So then we are told to be vaccinated and then re-vaccinated and re-vaccinated again for the Covid. Just within the short period of three years, we’ve seen so many bizarre and outlandish results of the Covid Jab. I could go into detail and tell you stories, but that is not my point.

So if you are still with me, and you don’t have any rocks in your hand, let me talk about the immune system.

It is our first line of defense for everything that has to do with all our body’s system. It deals with what’s inside, not what’s in our environment (to breath). A healthy immune system keeps us free from colds, flu, cancer, infectious diseases. So when we have symptoms that express themselves as the beginning of dysfunction or disease, then our immune system has taken a hit and is not as effective as it is designed to be. The most valuable thing is that it is within our control depending on how well we take care of our general health.

So let me tell you some common everyday, simple ways to boost a healthy immune system.

This all might sound really good, but you may be asking,

“How do I know where I’m at? And what can I do now to achieve maximum immunity protection?”

Our immune system is challenged during the Winter season and requires that we do a few things differently than other times of the year. I would love to provide a personal evaluation of your specific immune system to see how we can maximize its ability to stay healthy.

Know Your Options!

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:31:11 GMT

Breast Health Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I prefer to think of it as Breast Health Awareness month. It’s the time of year I’m reminded to get my annual Thermogram, NOT an X-ray Mammogram.

Know Your Options!

“Thermography is a reliable method to detect the signs of medical conditions before they become a problem!”

"Early detection allows you to make changes that will help your body heal."

For over a dozen years in the 1980s-90s, I worked for a cancer research biotech company in Seattle. One day, I was speaking with a nurse colleague about a clinical trial we were working on for breast cancer, and was shocked to hear her say that we were trying to kill the cancer before we killed the patient. She assured me the chemotherapy we were using was killing the patient in the process of treatment.

I was naive enough to think that our company was helping in the “fight against cancer”… Then my mom died of pancreatic cancer and my naïve bubble was burst. I realized cancer was too big of a business in the USA for us to ever find a “cure”.

There are cures for cancer, just not in America.

About 20 years ago, I had my third and last mammogram. That 50 lbs of compression on my breasts was just too painful! I still was connected to traditional medicine and believed that I had no other choice than to follow my doctor’s advice and to screen for breast cancer with mammography, while we “waited” for the cancer to show up! Yikes!

Many women ask me if there is an alternative to doing a mammogram…

Yes there is!

Eventually I continued my education and became a trained thermographer under Dr. Gregory Melvin and Linda Hayes, who have over 30 years of experience reading and interpreting thermal imaging scans. Dr. Melvin also teaches and certifies doctors and technicians in thermal imaging.

“With thermography as your regular screening tool, it’s likely that you would have the opportunity to make adjustments to your diet, beliefs, and lifestyle to transform your cells before they become cancerous. Talk about true prevention! — Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Dr. Northrup continues:

“Mammograms carry health risks, both to body and mind, which may outweigh the benefits for many women. And, increasingly, due to high resolution mammograms, DCIS — or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ — is being picked up on breast cancer screening tests.

I have friends who have had bilateral mastectomies for DCIS. This absolutely breaks my heart because DCIS is NOT cancer, though many doctors consider it to be “Stage 0 cancer.”

And, depending upon what advice a woman is then given, she may well be advised to get treatment, which she rarely needs. This is a shame because 99.9 percent of the time DCIS is something a woman will die with but not die from!”

Did You Know?

Breast ca ncer doesn’t start in the breast. It can be the result of:
Lymphatic congestion
Hormone imbalance
Infections elsewhere in the body, like dental infections
These cannot be picked up by an X-ray mammogram. But thermography clearly shows these as points of origin.
With thermography, breast anomalies, like precancerous or cancerous cells, can be detected 8-10 years before a tumor shows up, when the amount of cancer cells are small enough to be treated easily with anti-cancer diet and lifestyle changes. It takes 8+ years for a tumor to be big enough to be detected by manipulation or mammography.
Thermography also produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing and doesn’t hurt the body (no radiation or compression).
Breasts don’t have bones in them, so why do we x-ray them since the purpose of x-rays is to determine the health of the skeletal system?
Mammograms are not prevention, whereas focusing on breast health by making changes in diet, lifestyle, exercise, stop smoking, are true preventatives.
Radiation from one mammogram can be up to 1,000 times greater than a chest X-ray.

It’s possible that ionizing radiation used in mammograms mutate breast cells.

Research shows that radiation from one mammogram increases your chance of having breast cancer by 5% for each mammogram you receive. So if you have 12 mammograms as recommended (every other year from age 50 to 74) you now have a 60% chance of getting breast cancer, from the radiation exposure alone.

As you may know, thermography is a form of thermal (infrared) imaging. Philip Getson, D.O. has been a medical thermographer since 1982. Dr. Getson explains how thermography works this way:

"It is widely acknowledged that cancers, even in their earliest stages, need nutrients to maintain or accelerate their growth. In order to facilitate this process, blood vessels are caused to remain open, inactive blood vessels are activated, and new ones are formed through a process known as neoangiogenesis. This vascular process causes an increase in surface temperature in the affected regions, which can be viewed with infrared imaging cameras. Additionally, the newly formed or activated blood vessels have a distinct appearance, which thermography can detect.

It’s an image of heat in the body. Heat is an indication that inflammation exists, and typically inflammation is present in precancerous and cancerous cells, too. It’s also present in torn muscles and ligaments as well as arthritic joints, which thermography can also detect!"

I RECOMMEND THERMOGRAPHY INSTEAD OF MAMMOGRAPHY FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS:

1. It’s the best option for women who are younger (than 50) and have denser breasts, or

who have breast implants.

2. No radiation or compression is involved, so it is totally safe and doesn’t hurt. It’s safe for

pregnant and nursing women, too. It’s like having your picture taken!

3. It shows other areas of inflammation in the body, so we can use other modalities to

reduce the inflammation and/or pain that is present.

4. It’s an easy way to do a basic health-check-up to look for thyroid activity, digestive

disturbances, causes for migraine and headaches, dental issues, strained muscles, inflamed

joints, etc.

Consider Thermography as your best screening test!

If you feel more comfortable having a bi-annual mammogram, go right ahead. Just be aware of the drawbacks and risks associated with mammograms, when your doctor suggests you are due for your next one. It's OK to tell the doctor what you want.

Don’t allow them to intimidate you or feel guilty if you prefer to do thermograms. We want to see how healthy your breasts are, not just screen them for cancer.

Check out thermography for yourself and your loves ones during Breast Health Awareness month!

If this creates an interest to explore more, contact my office and let's talk.

Had Enough of COVID?

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Watched Any T.V. Lately?

That's a dangerous game these days.

If you have, you’ve probably seen the commercials.

“Get your updated COVID vaccine today.”

From your loyal friends at Pfizer.

All the while, a family is lovingly spending time together in the background. Blegh

Here’s my version of the commercial.

“GET READY FOR THE ‘NEW VARIANT’ NUTRITIONALLY!”

The truth is this - according to the research, low Vitamin D levels will lead you to be more prone to illness and the symptoms that come with that.

Protect yourself.

Get the Protection Bundle and use code:

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Research clearly shows that specific vitamins, minerals, herbs, and foods help protect and nutritionally support the immune system to fight against virus illnesses, including COVID-19.

I want to ensure that your immune system is strengthened so that you can spend time on things that are important to you and not on time worrying about or suffering from a virus.

For a strong immune system, your body needs those certain nutrients.

The Exposure Protection Pak has them. It provides 35+ proven powerful immune-boosting nutrients from whole-food ingredients. Here are a few:

Patented organic zinc, magnesium, and other minerals
Elderberry and other antiviral herbs
High potency vitamin D and vitamin K2
Ubiquinol and creatine nitrate
A patented stabilized 20 billion probiotic blend

All into convenient packets you can take anywhere, anytime.

I know that bottles can get inconvenient to carry around with you and become burdensome to separate everything into daily dosages. That’s why I really like this product—that and the fact that it has already helped so many people.

For your health, I’d like you to take one packet three times daily with meals for ten days to really build your immune system.

Gain the nutritional support you need during this time and get the Exposure Protection Pak today!

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Kick Your Immune System Up a Notch

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:51:43 GMT

Fall can be a beautiful yet challenging time of the year.

The arrival of cooler temperatures and shorter days can significantly impact our immune health, mood, and resilience to stress.

It may be helpful to understand what your immune system looks like and how to best support it... Contact me if you'd like a custom designed package to support your specific immune system challenges.

The immune system is the body’s primary defense mechanism against potentially harmful invaders, such as pathogens, antigens, and immunogens. The immune system is made up of various cells, tissues, and substances, including the skin, red and white blood cells, microbiota, antibodies, and cytokines (cell-signaling molecules).

The immune system’s defenses are generally classified as two responses. The innate immune response, your first line of defense, is described as “non-specific” since the defensive actions do not differ between foreign substances. The adaptive immune response is the body’s acquired or learned response to specific pathogens or other compounds that it has previously encountered.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR COMPROMISED IMMUNE HEALTH

Several factors may be associated with immune dysfunction and increased susceptibility to disease, including:

Antibiotic use
Certain health conditions (e.g., allergic asthma, certain cancers, depression, obesity)
Certain nutrient deficiencies (e.g., vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, copper, iron, selenium, zinc)
Chronic stress
Excessive alcohol consumption
Intense or excessive exercise
Intestinal dysbiosis (i.e., imbalanced gut microbiota)
Chronic sleep deprivation
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking and e-cigarette use

SUPPORTING IMMUNE HEALTH

The following lifestyle interventions may improve immune health and reduce disease risk.

DIET

Research suggests that a poor nutritional state impairs immune function and increases susceptibility to

infectious and chronic diseases. Consuming a balanced, whole foods diet, such as the Mediterranean diet,

supports overall health and immune function. The table below summarizes some immune-supportive dietary

components and their dietary sources.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Research has shown that regular physical activity may have immunoprotective effects and may reduce the

risk of certain cancers, such as breast cancer. On the other hand, strenuous exercise, such as competitive

athletic training, may result in an impaired immune system and increase the risk of infections, such as upper

respiratory infections. Current exercise guidelines for adults include a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate

activity per week, such as brisk walking, biking, doing water aerobics, and playing tennis.

SLEEP

Chronic sleep loss has been associated with immunodeficiency, increased inflammatory markers, an

impaired response to influenza vaccination, and increased susceptibility to the common cold. According to

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults require seven or more hours of sleep per night.

Sleep hygiene practices, such as minimizing your exposure to blue light and maintaining a regular sleep

schedule, may help you to improve sleep quality.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Long-term or chronic stress may suppress immune function by decreasing immune cell count and increasing

inflammatory responses. Incorporate ways to manage your stress, such as counseling, mindfulness,

breathing exercises, and yoga.

Is Homeopathic Prophylaxis Better than Vaccines?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:23:34 GMT

Is Homeopathic Prophylaxis Better th an Vaccines?

In the past couple of weeks, I have received phone calls from teachers and parents concerned about the latest outbreak of “Covid” and wondering if they need to be concer ned.

Should they be doing anything differently as they prepare for the school year?

From my research it appears that the current “outbreak” is just a cold or flu. Remember those? People have been hospitalized and/or died every year from colds and flu complications… the original Covid is long gone. Nowadays it seems that we are living in the wake of what we experienced with Covid. Since it was all so personally devastating, it becomes a go-to reference point for what’s currently happening.

My advice: Keep your immune system in tip-top shape with Vitamin C, Vitamin D 3/K2, Vitamin A, Zinc/Copper, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), probiotics and anti-viral herbals. You also have access to the Flu Protection Protocol, which includes the homeopathic Influenza Plus SCV. It has been updated with all of the current variants of Covid and the seasonal flu. Because homeopathic remedies are based on “like cures like” (it does not have to be the exact same virus variant), it will cover any new variants that appear this winter.

The Influenza Plus SCV homeopathic remedy prepares and focuses the body's internal immune system response to be prepared, able, and ready to meet this specific concern. Consider it as "putting up wanted posters all over town" for quick recognition of a potential threat with the "immune system sheriff" ready to protect and serve.

You also have access to the VaX Detox remedy for childhood vaccines and as a detox for the Covid shot.

Call the office (760) 277-4816 for more details or a personalized remedy.

Apple-A-Day Preparedness

" Homeoprophylaxis -The use of potentized substances that help prevent the development of the characteristic symptoms of pathogenic involvement." Or more simply, the remedy forewarns the body's innate intelligence and immune system about a dangerous microbe, and helps it be vigilant and properly, immediately responsive."

The largest scientific study proving the efficacy of this approach was conducted in Cuba with over 2,000,000 people to prevent the leptospirosis (bacteria) epidemic, when they ran out of vaccines that year. Homeoprophylaxis worked far better than the allopathic (drug) modality.

Homeopathy rescued the Cuban population suffering from Leptospirosis, a dreaded zoonotic disease. The large scale homeopathic immunization program delivered amazing results resulting in more such programs and studies. The efficacy of the homeopathic remedy lasted for two years, so those who received the remedy did not get sick the next year either.

Homeopathic prophylaxis , also known as homeopathic immunization , is an alternative approach that is scientifically proven to prevent infectious diseases by administering highly diluted substances that would, in larger doses, produce symptoms similar to the disease. It stimulates the body's immune response to prevent specific diseases that vaccines are used for, only without the heavy metals and other harmful adjuvants that are in the vaccines.

It is distinctly different from vaccinations as a means of protection or prevention. Vaccines utilize, via injection, quantities of substances that could cause disease that they claim are attenuated or killed. History has shown that vaccines can actually cause an outbreak of the disease.

More people died from the vaccination than from small pox.

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The Popularity of Homeopathy

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:30:11 GMT

The Popularity of Homeopathy

There is a reason why homeopathy is so popular. It works with the body. Unlike traditional medicine that tends to suppress symptoms, homeopathy works towards overcoming them.

Homeopathy stimulates the body’s own curative powers, starting a process of recovery that is not just effective, but also long-lasting.

That, my dear friends, is the real power of homeopathy.

In this day of amazing technology, where my husband just had heart surgery without having to open up his chest like last time, we have a simple, ancient medicine that has been around for centuries that can encourage the body to heal itself – and can be almost miraculous.

A Personal Story

Several years ago, I woke up in the middle of the night to the sounds of groans and moans and a thud, where my husband had fallen in the bedroom. He was lying on the floor, couldn’t move or speak, so I called 9-1-1 and they took him to the local hospital.

When I got to the Emergency Room, I was told he had had a stroke and it didn’t look good. I was given the option of having a drug administered that could possibly help. BUT it could also kill him or leave him a vegetable needing nursing home care the rest of his life, or it could restore some of his functions. I gave the go ahead and they admitted him to the hospital cardiology floor. Now it was time to wait and see. The nurses suggested I go home and get some sleep.

What is Homeopathy and How Does it Work?

Homeopathy is a holistic scientific method and art of healing by safe, gentle, and natural means... stimulating the body's natural defenses to heal itself. It treats the whole person, not just the symptoms of a disease. The word is taken from the Greek words 'homois' meaning "like or similar" and 'pathos' meaning "suffering". Hence we have "similar suffering".

Homeopathic treatments are based on the principle of "like cures like" or the Law of Similars. In essence, a substance that will cause disease in a healthy person when given in large doses, will also cure a sick person with similar symptoms when treated with a very diluted, potentized Homeopathic dose of the same substance. The highly diluted remedy is completely safe and non-toxic and helps stimulate the body's own healing ability.

This concept has been known since Hippocrates in 450 BC, and has been further developed through time until full scientific inspection was undertaken by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the 18th century.

In the situation of the stroke, Lachesis 200C was used. Lachesis is made from snake venom. Using the principle of “Like Cures Like”, if you were bit by a snake, the venom would disable the organs of the body, cause paralysis and ultimately death. If a person suffers from those symptoms, taking the highly diluted, homeopathic form of snake venom, will stimulate the body to heal itself. This is exactly what happened with my husband.

I’ve also successfully used Arsenicum Album 30C to stop chronic diarrhea within 10 minutes, which comes in very handy especially for food poisoning, or bugs picked up while traveling.

This remedy can also be used for insomnia from midnight to 3 a.m.; for a person who is anxious, restless, yet weak and exhausted; a perfectionist and/or has extreme fastidiousness, even OCD. It is also great for influenza with chills and burning pain. It was the selected remedy in India for the Covid outbreak.

Homeopathy is holistic, in that it treats the whole person (mental, emotional and physical) and not just the symptoms.

Homeopaths believe the symptoms are the body's own attempts at self-healing (a warning signal). Any suppression of these symptoms will drive the disease further into the body, even to more vital organs or bodily functions.

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Homeopathic medicines have been proven for over 200 years to be safe and effective in treating ailments serious and minor, acute and chronic, physical and emotional.

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Homeopathy can also play an important part in preventing illness/disease. They are prepared to modern high standards of safety and are recognized as both complimentary and alternative to allopathic medicines. Homeopathic remedies have no side effects when correctly administered and are safe even for babies, children and pregnant and nursing women as well as animals.

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Homeopathy is considered by some to be the most effective form of natural medicine. It is widely used throughout Europe, Russia, Canada, India, Mexico and South America.

Probably the most well-known advocate of homeopathy because of its safety and affordability was Mother Theresa. It is rapidly gaining popularity and is one of the fastest-growing alternative forms of medicine in North America.

At The Wellness Advantage we use single and combination remedies. Researchers have found that each homeopathic remedy has it own electromagnetic frequency or "signature", which suggests that homeopathic remedies work on a vibrational or energetic level. Using bio-energetic testing, we can test these frequencies along the electromagnetic

pathways of the body to pick the best remedy that will bring balance.

We also use Homeopathic Prophylaxis (Nosodes) instead of all of the childhood vaccinations.

Which is another BIG TOPIC.

More about that later…

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Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:36:34 GMT

Summertime is Grilling Season!

My family enjoys grilling meat and veggies on the backyard bar-b-que and since we live in sunny Southern California, we can do it almost year around. But there are some risks involved in grilling meat, so it is important to respect the nuances of grilling.

Reduce Grilling Carcinogens by 99%

Background on Grilling Carcinogens

All meats have proteins, like creatine, and sugars.
Grilling meat at very high temperatures naturally produces molecules called heterocyclic amines (HCAs),
HCAs are toxic compounds also found in cigarette smoke.
Well-done meat contains 3.5 times more HCA than medium-rare meat.
When you compare different types of meats, the highest concentration comes from bacon. The second highest is from fried pork, followed by beef and then chicken.
Plants don’t have the combination of creatine and sugar found in meats, so grilled veggies are great.

Reduce Grilling Carcinogens: Pre-Grill

Teriyaki marinade reduced HCAs by 67 percent.
A turmeric-garlic sauce reduced them by 50 percent.
The key here is to use a thin, vinegar-based sauce, sans sugar.
Thick, concentrated commercial barbecue sauce with added sugars, can actually triple the number of HCAs in meat.

Herbs & Spices to reduce HCA

Pre-Grill Marinades: Herbs & Spices

Basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano and thyme possess powerful anticancer action in grilled meats.
Most of these herbs are rich in three compounds — carnosic acid, carnosol and rosmarinic acid — all of which are potent antioxidants

Reduce Grilling Carcinogens: Mid-Grill

To avoid creating carcinogens, start on a medium-high temperature and flip the meat often. This will avoid charring, and that will prevent HCAs.
If you have multiple burners in your grill, grill up each side quickly and then turn off the burner that lies directly under the meat while keeping the other burners on. That basically transitions your grill into an oven.

To Reduce HCAs

Don’t eat char. Think about it. Char. It’s just burnt meat.
Don’t eat it — cut it off. If you do this one simple thing, you’ll eliminate many of the HCAs that do form despite your marinade protection.

Final Thoughts on Grilling Carcinogens

Even briefly marinating foods is effective in reducing the amount of carcinogens — 92 percent to 99 percent.

As a rule, use about one-half cup of marinade for every pound of food, although large pieces may need more to cover the food’s surface adequately.

Conclusion

By going low and slow, and refusing to eat char, you’ll be able to get outside, grill and add flavor to your barbecue without compromising your health.

Strategies for Getting Probiotics into Your Body

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:11:28 GMT

Strategies for Getting Probiotics into Your Body

Have you ever experienced digestive-related issues like bloating, digestive discomfort, low energy, moodiness, brain fog, poor sleep…?

You may be surprised to learn th at all of these can often be traced back to the gut, where it’s important to maintain robust levels of “healthy” microbes known as probiotics for the gut to function at its best.

Researchers have found that our genes are only responsible for 10% of our health. The other 90% is influenced by our gut microbiome. The proper balance between beneficial bacteria and potentially pathogenic bacteria, the diversity of the organisms and the health and integrity of the gut lining all impact our health.

Your gut flora affects the health of your entire body, including your brain. Brain chemicals, 90% of them, are made by the bacteria in our gut and have a noticeable effect on mood and sleep patterns.

Many things can threaten our microbiome. What we eat either feeds or kills our gut flora. Being exposed to chlorine and fluoride in drinking water, GMOs, processed and refined foods, sugar, antibiotics (also found in factory-farmed meats and conventional dairy), over the counter painkillers, heartburn meds, EMFs (from computers, cell phones, Wi-Fi) and pollution can all compromise our gut health.

Think of your gut flora as a garden that we can cultivate. Eating foods that fertilize our gut flora helps them to flourish and do their job well, helping us to absorb nutrients, reduce inflammation, keep our digestion smooth and our immune system intact, fight invaders and improve our overall health.

5 Ways to Get More Probiotics in Your Diet:

1. Eat fermented foods regularly to get beneficial bacteria such as various pickled fermentations of cabbage (sauerkraut), kimchi (a Korean veggie dish), turnips, eggplant, cucumbers, onions, squash, pickles and carrots; tempeh and fermented raw milk such as kefir (plain, unsweetened), yogurt (plain, unsweetened). Avoid traditional yogurt because the pasteurization destroys many of the naturally occurring probiotics.

2. Eat foods to feed the good bacteria:

Resistant Starches: Food sources include plantains, green bananas, beans, peas, lentils, whole grain oat, whole grain barley, rice that has been cooked then cooled.
Inulin: Food sources include leeks, asparagus, onions, wheat, garlic, chicory, oats, soybeans, and Jerusalem artichokes.
Beta-glucan: Food sources include barley fiber, oats, whole grains, reishi, maitake and shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, and algae.
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS): Food sources include chicory, onions, asparagus, wheat, tomatoes and other fruits, vegetables, and grains.

3. Avoid sugar, which tends to feed the bad or pathogenic bacteria, yeast and fungi in the gut. Artificial sweeteners like Splenda are even worse than regular sugar, as a study performed at Duke University showed it contains a chlorine atom that kills off the good bacteria in your gut just like chlorine kills microorganisms in swimming pools.

4. Eat organic when possible because gut flora is negatively impacted by agricultural chemical, pesticides and antibiotics (found in meat).

5. Evaluate the activity of the microbiome and then supplement with high-quality probiotic products.

Knowing which foods you need to eat more of and finding the right probiotic, including spore or soil-based probiotics can be an important part of your health recovery. They can recondition and re-seed your gut microbiome, pull weeds and fertilize your flora for proper growth.

Having your unique microbiome population evaluated gives us the best direction of which foods and probiotics you need to be healthy and thriving.

Call the office today to order a BiomeFX kit to test your gut microbiome and for choosing which probiotics are best for you.

I look forward to speaking with you!

Are You Stuck in a Never Ending Weight Loss Cycle?

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:06:14 GMT

Are You Stuck in a Never Ending Weight Loss Cycle?

Over the years, I’ve seen people be very successful with weight loss and I’ve seen failures as well. I realize the nature of the program is part of the key to success (you’ll learn more about that below). There is another factor involved in helping any program work. And as far as I’m concerned it also has to have sustainability, past the original weight loss program.

A client came to me asking for help to lose weight. She had been on multiple weight-loss programs in the past and had gained all of her weight back. She and her husband had been on medically supervised liquid meals, home delivered pre-purchased foods, and point-counting systems.

As she reviewed one particular program, out of a number of weight management programs that I offer, she told me she’d never heard of the different types of body fat before, nor had she been involved in her food preparation or meal planning. She decided to give it a try and felt her husband would be supportive.

We connected weekly for six weeks during the active weight loss part of the program and then every other week during the maintenance phase, for another six weeks. She reached her goal weight and in the process, learned how to make healthier choices for herself. Her husband also lost weight because she was cooking regular, tasty meals he enjoyed, too.

Months later, she was still at or close to her goal weight and was ready to do another round to lose those last 10 lbs to get to her ideal weight. She was surprised that her joint and back pain went away and she felt so healthy and “clean”. She had confidence that this was a lifestyle she could sustain.

I have found the most successful clients are those who have an accountability partner (oftentimes their best friend or spouse!) who encourages them to maintain the good habits they learned.

With that said, there is another factor to consider:

It’s not food choices, exercise, or even lack of willpower...

It’s that your body is losing the wrong kind of weight.

Did you know you have 3 different kinds of fat?

Your body has two good types of fat: structural fat (which protects joints and organs) and essential fat (which is evenly distributed throughout the body and used as a day-to-day source of energy). However, the third type of fat is abnormal fat, or obesity-causing fat.

Abnormal fat reserves are like a safe (in a bank), difficult if not impossible, to release during normal diet and exercise. They are typically retained as “emergency” reserves and usually only released as a last resort in instances of severe long-term starvation. But they are also released—and available to be burned—during pregnancy and during periods of inadequate caloric intake.

DesBio’s Evolution Weight Management Program is key to opening up that pathway to losing the right type of weight.

World-famous endocrinologist Dr. Albert T. W. Simeons first proposed the concept of a calorie-restricted diet incorporating doses of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) and refined this concept into a workable protocol in 1954.

Dr. Simeons observed that pregnant women in poverty-stricken countries, though underfed and malnourished themselves, would still give birth to normal, healthy babies. Human chorionic gonadotrophin, a hormone produced by women during pregnancy, mobilizes non-essential fat stores to provide energy to the developing fetus. To learn more about Dr. Simeons’ research, read Pounds and Inches: A New Approach to Obesity, available here.

We now have a homeopathic compound of hCG in our weight loss program!

End the Cycle

Choose the right program.

Use the right products.

Lose the right weight.

The Evolution Weight Management Program has two distinct Options designed to help you meet your unique weight loss goals. Work with your healthcare provider to determine which Option is the best choice for you.

Option 1 – Lean Body Program (660-calorie program)

A stringent dietary program intended to provide improvement in body composition for patients with significant weight-loss goals and sedentary lifestyles.

Option 2 – Active Lifestyle Program (1150-calorie program)

This program combines exercise with more modest dietary restrictions for active patients seeking improvement in body composition and overall health.

Real Results

Without the Hunger

There are many health benefits to losing weight and eating good food, such as reducing inflammation and pain, lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, etc.

It’s no secret that weight-loss programs can be challenging. When reducing calorie intake, issues like hunger, lack of energy and mood swings can make it difficult to stay motivated. The Evolution Weight Management Program includes products that are specifically designed to address the challenges of a calorie restricted diet, to help you finally achieve success.

Essential Products in the Evolution Weight-Management Kit:

hA2cg Evolution (homeopathic hCG)
Comprehensive Homeopathic Detox Kit – clearing the body’s essential pathways maximizes the healing effects of this therapeutic treatment.
Appetite Control – homeopathic to control hunger, emotional overeating, and metabolism support.
Crave Control – supplement to reduce appetite, nip cravings in the bud and support healthy metabolism of fats.

In addition, we add a protein powder, high in antioxidants. There is a complete program guide and we offer food allergy testing as an add-on to the program, since food allergies can make you fat and stall the weight loss process.

Because of the unique products, the body’s muscle mass stays consistent, which means you aren’t losing your fat-burning muscles, which is key to keeping your metabolic engines running smoothly (preventing the yo-yo diet effect).

The best thing I love about the program is that it is very simple and you learn to eat real, healthy food, not prepackaged or liquid meals, which means you learn to prepare food that’s good for you and create a change that is sustainable for life.

You may be asking yourself,

“Why would I do this program? How is it different than anything else I’ve tried that wasn’t sustainable?”

This is different because

The goal is long-term, not a quick fix. Even though you lose weight quickly at first, which is very motivating.
This is accomplished by built-in accountability.
There is an option of meeting with a group who have the same goals and purposes.
It doesn’t focus on what we are not doing, but encourage us to keep doing the right thing. I call it HOPE!
It has a support matrix for the initial phase and available resources to create sustainability.

If this interests you, contact the office today to set up your consultation, answer any questions and get started on the New You!

Below are my untouched before and after pictures when I went on the Evolution Weight Management program myself five years ago.

Pack a Punch With This For Allergy Season

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:28:27 GMT

Allergy Season is Here!

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How is our emotional state connected to our health?

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:16:16 GMT

How is our emotional state connected to our health?

Encouragement is the key!

Over the years I’ve come to realize, “If you give the body the right information, it will heal itself.” The body moves towards balance, which i s called Homeostasis. Ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing accomplishing what I want?” If it is, then you will feel better, you will be nicer to live with and encouragement is the pathway you follow.

Let me tell you a story to illustrate the point.

Are you just surviving?

A client came to see me 18 months ago, who worked for 30 years as a nurse in a hospital setting. He was suffering from severe back pain, was overweight, was on five prescription medications for pain that were not helping, ate breakfast and lunch daily out of the vending machine, and drank almost a dozen cans of diet sodas and sweet drinks all day long.

He was doing everything the doctors told him, but wasn’t getting results he wanted, so he was depressed and discouraged. He was reluctant to come in, but his wife encouraged him and came along to support him. I think that was key! We can accomplish changes so much easier with a supportive buddy or partner!

Plus a good friend had referred him to me because he had experienced great success with the weight loss program we worked on.

So, I challenged him to make some basic, simple changes to his diet:

Start eating real food, pack his lunch
Stop the diet sodas and drink purified water
Get good sleep
Start doing a little exercise that he could tolerate, like short walks around the neighborhood.

He was willing and committed to do these things and had a glimmer of hope as he left my office.

Do your ex pectations provide you a healthy lifestyle?

I saw him six weeks later and he was a changed person. He had been consistent with what I had asked him to do. And he got results. His pain level reduced dramatically and because of that he stopped taking all but one prescription medication. He had no need for them anymore. Taking the homeopathic remedies, anti-inflammatory herbal supplements and changing some lifestyle habits, resolved his pain issue and he lost weight. According to his wife, he was much easier to live with – pain can be exhausting and do crazy things to our emotions.

Is what you are doing giving you the results you want?

His symptoms were the result of deeper lifestyle issues that needed to be addressed and corrected. What was out of balance? Some would think that one would see a back specialist or a chiropractor or an acupuncturist to resolve back pain. But I wanted to get to the root of the problem and get him to make some changes, rather than just deal with the symptoms he was aware of. His quality of life improved dramatically.

I saw him several months later and he was still doing well, which is why I do what I do!

In addition to that, there was a domino effect for him – his relationships were better, work was more enjoyable and he had encouragement and hope for the future.

Say! Have you heard the encouraging word…?

The end results is that people refer their friends so they, too, can get the help they need. 90% of my business is from referrals. I appreciate your referrals since I love to work with people who are committed to their welfare and open-mined enough to look at other options!

Is there an abundance to living?

When my clients are happy, they communicate that to others… I get a phone call… a new client… and another life is changed. I love it! People take the information I give them, they attend to it, and are consistent with it, so they tend to get the results they need.

How could something that simple dramatically impact the results? Encouragement is the key to living in health when we address the underlying symptoms and have buddies who can walk along side us.

If Your Gut Isn't Happy, Nothing is Happy

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:35:58 GMT

If Your Gut Isn't Happy, Nothing is Happy

In my previous blog post, you were introduced to the incredible microbiome that inhabit your digestive track and the amazing things they do to keep you healthy. Below is a short video that shows their activities – what harms them and what makes them happy.

WATCH VIDEO HERE

Read more about how you can grow healthy bacteria by eating specific types of food to nourish them and create the many varieties that keep you healthy.

GET MORE PROBIOTICS INTO YOUR BODY

Save $100 off the BiomeFX test that looks at YOUR unique population of microflora and learn how to balance your own gut microbiome! Find out what your unique microbiome population is doing, producing, and who is missing.

Your Microbiome: Gut Health + Brain Health

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:20:17 GMT

Your Microbiome: Gut Health + Brain Health

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Are Allergies Getting You Down?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:22:58 GMT

Are Allergies Getting You Down?

W hen I lived in Seattle, I suffered from seasonal allergies. Every March and April I would lose my voice, have horrible sinus headaches, feel rundown, foggy brained and generally miserable!

To make matters worse, the conventional allergy drugs made me drowsy and restless. And they didn’t address the root cause of the problem – they just suppressed symptoms temporarily. The doctor told me I would just have to live with it! Ugh!

Then I discovered and was healed with homeopathy, and the rest is history…

That’s where the Asyra scans come in! It is perfect for customized food and environmental desensitization remedies so you can be exposed to allergens without a reaction.

One of the best-kept secrets of “alternative” medicine is that allergies are treatable through natural methods.

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Sinus Allergy Formulas

The classical homeopathic remedy, Allium Cepa 30C by Boiro n (homeopathic onion) can help with watery eyes, runny nose and other allergy symptoms.
A blended homeopathic remedy, Airborne Allersode Combinationby Professional Formulas (available through our dispensary, Fullscript) – for relief of runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes due to sensitivity to inhalant/airborne allergens from trees, flowers, grass and weeds, dusts, molds, and animals
The combination supplement Natural D-Hist by Ortho Molecular Products with Bromelain and Quercetin--blocks histamine, reduces nasal swelling, and thins mucus (call our office to order).

Trying more natural safe methods will restore your body to a healthy state. And the best solution to seasonal allergies is to get desensitized to them, like I did, so you no longer react to the allergen.

Call the office today for an in person or remote appointment to receive your customized personal allergy desensitization remedy!

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Respiratory Fitness with Homeopathics

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:21:53 GMT

Respiratory Fitness with Homeopathics

We are in the last couple of months of the cold/flu season (Oct-Apr). Since the appearance of Covid three years ago, and then the variants of all kinds, there have been many strange symptoms happening in my community. Most of these are not life-threatening, but they can make a person miserable! Complaints of low-grade fever, headache, sore throat, nausea, sinus infections, wheezing, cough and other flu-like symptoms are common.

Over the counter and prescription drugs can cover up the symptoms, which can help a person feel more comfortable, temporarily, but it doesn’t cure the ailment and can sometimes drive the illness deeper, taking longer to resolve and increase the possibility of recurrence.

With homeopathy, there is more flexibility. Since there are many remedies that can be matched to the specific symptoms and then stimulate the body to heal itself, it shortens the duration and reduces the intensity of the symptoms. Homeopathy works on a functional basis, not a symptom basis, which means it may also be able to prevent future illness as the immune system is restored quicker.

I am amazed when the solution to a seemingly complex situation can be so simple. A complaint of headache, nausea, diarrhea and fever can be resolved with one homeopathic remedy: Nux Vomica 30C taken every 15 minutes for an hour. We often see a marked reduction in symptoms within the first 20 minutes.

RSV (which is a fancy name for the common cold virus) made it’s way into the headlines this year. There is no specific allopathic medicine to treat RSV. The best they have to offer is supportive therapy, such as: suction, oxygen, IV fluids and mechanical ventilation, if severe.

Homeopathy offers three excellent remedies:

Antimonium Tartaricum 9C or 30C for the thick mucous and asthma
Blatta Orientalis 6C or 15C – for mucous in the chest, dust mite allergies, asthma and bronchitis.
Ipecac 6C or 9C – for the hard cough that results in vomiting and asthma, bronchitis.

In the office, I am so glad to have a way of non-invasive scanning that gives me a foundation to work off of homeopathically. I've used this computerized system for many years for both acute and chronic care. It is very reliable because we are interviewing the body and it loves to tell us what it needs!

Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:01:28 GMT

Homeopathics w ork energetically to stimulate your body to re-establish balance and homeostasis .

Homeopathic remedies are completely safe, non-toxic and without negative side effects. They are highly diluted so they are safe for babies, animals, pregnant women and t he elderly. They can be taken with other medications without interfering with them or creating contra-indications. They work energetically to stimulate your body to re-establish balance and homeostasis. And they heal permanently, rather than just suppressing the symptoms.

VIEW THE TOP 10 HERE

A few basic tenets of healing to understand how Homeopathy works:

Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars, or “Like Cures Like,” which states that the same substance that produces disease symptoms in a healthy person when given in concentrated doses, can also cure a sick person with similar symptoms when given in a highly diluted form.

When choosing a remedy, you are looking for the one substance that, in its raw form, would give you the symptoms you have. Taken in its homeopathic form, it stimulates healing.

For examples, if your eyes are watering and burning, your nose is runny, these symptoms often happen when we peel onions for a meal. A homeopathic remedy made from the red onion, called Allium Cepa, will effectively dry up similar allergy and cold symptoms. So instead of taking a decongestant for allergy or cold symptoms, you would take the homeopathic remedy with no toxic effects.

The result is that instead of suppressing the symptoms, Allium Cepa would stimulate the immune system so the body would heal naturally.

The Top 10 remedie s listed here are very common and easy to find, available at any health food store. They can also be found through our dispensaries, Fullscript and Doctor’s Supplement Store. Match your symptoms to the remedy to select the one that will be most effective. Have these 10 remedies ready and available so you can be ready when the unexpected happens!

How much and how often?

How much you take has nothing to do with body weight, so a baby can take the same amount as an adult. These are energetic medicines, so they work differently than prescription drugs.

Acute dosing: Take one dose (3-5 pellets) of 30C potency, every 20-30 minutes for two to three doses until your symptoms improve and then space doses farther apart or take again if symptoms reoccur. Otherwise, when symptoms resolve, you stop taking the remedy.

Contact the office at 760-277-4816 for more information, or to have the recommendation added to your dispensary portal.

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How To Move Forward

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:52:48 GMT

Make A Shift With Your Health

My passion is to walk with you through your journey of health. I'm constantly amazed with how the body heals itself when you give it the right information! And it is a privilege when people knock on my door to say “Hi!”.

I don’t know about you but the last couple of years have been a real challenge with health concerns. We see it in the news every day. And often what is being presented to us can be overwhelming and confusing. So this is how I approach an office visit, to help you move forward.

1. Evaluate what’s in front of you – what you are seeing, hearing and experiencing.

2. Ask, “What can I do?”

3. Develop a strategy to understand the impact and find solutions to counteract its results.

4. Implement the solutions we decide on.

5. Evaluate the results. If you are consistently applying the solution, and making small adjustments, over time you will recognize that things are improving.

The common theme is to create a vibrant, healthy lifestyle, full of energy, vitality and a bright outlook on the future.

I work with several nutrition companies and have some favorite products that I really like. So I will be highlighting one of them for you to try, possibly as your new favorite breakfast protein smoothie!

I look forward to connecting with you!

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COVID-19 Vaccine News Articles

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:01:07 GMT

COVID-19 News Articles - Knowledge is Power

The Vaccinated are Worried and Scientists Don't have Answers

Giving hospital-admitted patients Vitamin D could cut Covid deaths 60 per cent

Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claim s

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The COVID-19 Vaccine is Not a Vaccine

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:05:19 GMT

David Martin PhD. Explains In this Video How the COVID-19 Vaccine is Not a Vaccine but a Medical Device - Important Knowledge for All.

In this 9 minute video, David Martin PhD.Explains that COVID-19 Vaccines are not Vaccines but are Medical Devices. Dr. Judy Mikovits is a scientist who has done “gain of function” editing to known viruses. She describes the COVID-19 Vaccine as a synthetic pathogen. This is an excellent video going into details we should all know and understand. You will likely not hear about this in mainstream media so I am helping to educate those that want to know.

Lawmakers in Washington may begin to enforce travel bans for those who do not receive the vaccine. Employers might be forced to mandate the vaccine if you are to work in the office. Are your constitutional rights being violated? If you are wondering how someone could say no to the COVID-19 Vaccine once it becomes mandatory view this video below:

What You Didn't Know About Flu Prevention

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:48 GMT

Flu Prevention and Homeopathy - what you need to know:

The Flu Nosode homeopathic is the one my clients have had great success with this year. We recommend using a homeopathic prophylaxis annually for flu prevention… and the results are fantastic! I particularly recommend this in light of new information on how flu vaccination increases your risk of getting corona virus.

The latest statistics show that 92% of COVID-19 deaths are in adults 55 years and older. 2.7% are 24-44 years old and almost 0% are 24 years and younger. So if you are in the upper age range, you need extra protection!

Homeopathy is extremely effective in epidemics and has proven itself over the past 200 years. In the 1918 flu epidemic 99% of patients survived at homeopathic hospitals (there were hundreds of them in the USA at the time). In regular medical hospitals only 67% survived. Looking at a death rate of 1% compared to 33% is significant!

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California Wild Fire Toxicity and How to Protect Yourself

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:47 GMT

Protecting yourself from Wildfire Toxicity - 5 important suggestions

This is fire season for us in California. Many of our clients, especially on the West Coast and Colorado are suffering from smoke from the wildfires. What can we do to cope with smoke exposure and other environmental hazards?

Wildfire smoke is not just the product of burning trees, since so many manmade structures (buildings and furnishings) are also being consumed in the process, producing a toxic cocktail of pollutants, including: particles, plastics, PCBs, asbestos, toxic metals, perfluorinated compounds, herbicides/pesticides, toxic gasses and solvents, etc.

Exposure to smoke results in increased visits to emergency rooms and doctor’s office visits with respiratory problems, including: infections, asthma, allergy-related symptoms, chest pain and COPD. Fine particles are respiratory irritants; they cause phlegm, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. They also complicate the body’s ability to remove inhaled foreign materials, such as bacteria and pollen, from the lungs. In addition to the physical effects of smoke, this stressful event can cause emotional distress.

So what can help? Homeopathic remedies help with both physical and emotional support, to help the body get rid of the environmental toxins with drainage and detox remedies. We can test you for remedies that are specific to your situation. For general support, the anti-histamine homeopathic, Histamine 30C, can be purchased locally or through our office. More immediate things would be to increase your vitamin C intake -- vitamin C is a natural anti-histamine, or to take a Quercetin supplement -- also a natural anti-histamine. One of my personal favorites for anything lung related is N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC). It helps with lung congestion and we use it as part of our flu protocol.

Another consideration is to be sure to have a good quality air filtration system for the home. We recently purchased an Air Doctor filter unit and highly recommend it.

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Trying to Kick the Sugar Habit?

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:47 GMT

Trying to Kick the Sugar Habit? Look no further than your Microbiome

One of my clients, Sarah, writes: “My stomach no longer feels uneasy, discomfort, or noisy growls! Since taking the probiotics and enzymes I have balanced my biome (stomach) and I no long have foul smelling toots! My energy has increased now that I know I am gluten-intolerant, as well as having the knowledge that I am sensitive to chickpeas. No more embarrassment! Andrea was so easy to discuss openly about my body.”

One of the interesting things about what’s going on inside your gut is the bacteria and the type of food cravings it can trigger. Your brain doesn’t tell your body what to eat; your gut does. It IS the part of your body responsible for dealing with food.

The new science surrounding the microbiome provides many opportunities for developing products that can mediate GI function and thereby influence overall health.

If you’ve ever tried to eat healthy but kept falling off the wagon, there’s hope for you yet. You’re not the one craving sugar and greasy food; it’s the bad bacteria that survive and thrive off junk food.

Good Bacteria Loves Raw Fruits and Vegetables
Good bacteria, on the other hand, love those raw fruits and vegetables, etc. That shines a bright light on how healthy people keep on eating healthy without faltering. They’ve got bacteria on their side.

Bacteria are far more genetically diverse than humans, meaning they can be programmed and reprogrammed with ease, reacting immediately to stimuli. Bacteria have genes that can be flipped on and off through various stimuli, like interaction with each other, metabolites, toxins, exercise and diet.

What this means for you is, if you can get your gut microbiome happy, you can not only be super healthy, you can put an end to those food cravings. Is the food you crave healthy for you? You can stick with the dietary lifestyle you know you should. You just need to reprogram your gut first. Then you crave the things that balance your body, that are good for you.

Great Alternatives to Sugar

Whether it brings you joy or you just plain have a hankering for something sweet now and then, you can indulge without resorting to cane sugar or equally harmful artificial sweeteners, such as Equal (aspartame), Splenda (Sucralose), .

Honey - Honey is sweet and contains actual nutrients, like antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It’s easy for your body to digest. For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.
Monk Fruit - It has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine as a cold and digestive aid, and now it is also being used to sweeten foods and beverages. It contains zero calories and has no negative impact on your gut.
Stevia - Another zero calorie sweetener, stevia has been around for approximately 1,000 years. It doesn’t raise blood sugar levels and it’s available in liquid, granule and powder form.
Xylitol – This is a great substitute for sugar in baked goods. Use it cup for cup the same as sugar.

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