Primal Diet – Modern Health

Most overweight people have Insulin Resistant weight gain, a specific type of fat from overeating carbohydrates. It is not from cholesterol. Carbohydrates are stored temporarily in the blood as Triglycerides and then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism). Full Description

Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons? You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients. See the full list here.

Here's an intro to GABA and Serotonin deficiency and a short Brain Quiz to help tell the two apart. Welcome to your Brain! GABA and Serotonin are our two main inhibitory neurotransmitters. Inhibitory sounds like a bad thing, but we need balance between excitatory and inhibitory aspects in all functions in the body. Just as there's light and dark, and fast and slow, we need both in balance. Why do we need Inhibitory and Excitatory Neurotransmitters in balance? Read More

Looking for Herpes antiviral support options? There are more choices than antiviral prescriptions. Let’s review some. Who Am I? I have a disorder of the Immune System called Primary Immunodeficiency. I’ve struggled with Herpes, Shingles, Epstein Barr (it’s a member of the HSV family too) for 5 decades. Treatment for the immune deficiency (CVID) began in 2016 and has helped greatly but I still manage my HSV daily. I am a Clinical Nutritionist – not a Nutritionist or Dietician – in practice since 1985. We work similarly to naturopaths. More information...

Gaba deficiency symptoms are diverse and can affect the whole body.  If you struggle with pain, anxiety, IBS, reflux, sweaty hands, insomnia or dozens of other health concerns, you may be showing Gaba deficiency symptoms. Gaba and Serotonin are considered the “Inhibitory” or “braking” neurotransmitters.  Dopamine and Acetylcholine are the energizing or “accelerating” ones. The “go-go’s” and the “slow-slow’s” as I call them. Full Description and Notes

Is a low Arginine Herpes diet permanent? Do you need to stay 100% strict with it forever? The answers are: Yes, No and Maybe… What is a Low Arginine Diet for Herpes? You’ll benefit from reading my other blog posts on this and/or listening to their Podcasts. I give detailed instructions on WHY you must reduce Arginine amino acid, the foods high in Arginine and what to eat and avoid. As well as proven Supplements to help control HSV. Check out these Podcasts and articles #1, #2, #3 and #4. Full Description here

Correctly dose Vitamin D. Don't guess! It's essential for short-term and long-term health in every cell of the body but you don't want to take more than you can use. How important is Vitamin D? This article and Podcast titled "5 Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life" may inspire you to dose D correctly. Learn how to correctly dose vitamin D at the website

Natural help for Vertigo using Chiropractic and Homeopathy has gotten me through several incidents of Vertigo. I’ve had three sudden bouts in the last 18 months. Getting up at night and falling to the right, dizzy, unable to orient spatially. It’s scary and a danger for falling. Full Description

Natural flea control for dogs and cats can work very well. Natural pet care in general, is not hard and can change the quality of your pet’s life. That article has more info. And this one on feeding more Species Appropriate food. Full notes

Having trouble staying asleep? Waking up too early or restless after 3 AM? This is a common issue with Clients. Addressing these 4 areas helps most everyone sleep better through the night. If you're ready to make some changes to your daily habits, or add some proven supplement support, let's get to work. See full list

Are you eating dinner too early? The best time to eat dinner may change your sleep and energy. Waking at 3 AM is a common problem. It sometimes relates to “Nocturnal Hypoglycemia”, low blood sugar during the night. Nocturnal Hypoglycemia has several main causes: Eating too many carbohydrates, sugars, starch, alcohol and juice during the day Not eating enough protein and fat during the day (always avoid Canola, Corn and Soy Oil though) Eating too early relative to your bedtime Full Description Here

Here are the best supplements for Herpes I have used and carry in my Online Store. More anti-viral supplement support is found here. The Herpes Supplement Pack includes these and several more. I have never taken prescription medications for Herpes (too many side effects, including B12 deficiency). It’s controllable with a low Arginine diet, stress management and supplements. Read more (or listen to my podcast) on controlling Herpes without prescription medications. To see the full list see https://www.ondietandhealth.com/my-5-best-supplements-for-herpes/  

Is it really possible to get help for bunions without surgery? Most bunions can be helped if you commit to the process. For bunion relief, know the causes of bunions and make a long-term plan for change. This is the goal of the work in my San Antonio natural health clinic and in my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcasts. Fix the cause as well as the symptom!

I'm often asked about the differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and the type of fish all matter. For more information see https://www.ondietandhealth.com/5-differences-between-fish-oil-and-cod-liver-oil/

COVID Loss of Taste and Smell Loss of smell and taste can be strong early warnings of infection, perhaps more important than fever or low oxygen. If your taste and smell suddenly disappear, get tested immediately and isolate. Studies such as this one from the European Journal of Neurology confirm these are Covid symptoms. Many patients report recovery of smell and taste quickly with “light” cases of Covid. Others report slower recovery. Can Zinc help recovery from the illness as well as these symptoms? FULL STORY

Managing Herpes without prescription medications is what I do for my own health and with Clients. The right combination of herbs, amino acids, diet and stress management can work in both acute and recurring infections. The Herpes family is a large one and includes HSV1, HSV2, Shingles, Epstein Barr and ChickenPox (among others). Having struggled with all of these except HSV1 I have learned how to manage them without medications. More Information

One of the diet rules we all “know” is that salt is bad for us.  So why is real salt so important?  Can it be a key to health recovery? Salt was one of the earliest trade items and helped establish trade routes and villages all over the world.  It was often used as money. Salt was traditionally used to preserve food.  It’s value was in allowing meats and vegetables to be salted and stored for later consumption, a huge advantage over having to hunt and gather fresh food all the time. Neanderthals mined salt, as well as ancient Chinese. Full Show Notes

Do Carbs and Candida cause weight gain? Calories from excess Carbohydrates is usually the reason for weight gain. Barring severely low Thyroid function or genetic disorders, it’s the carbs that cause Candida, Metabolic Syndrome, pre-diabetes, Diabetes Type II, Obesity, and all their side effects. Full Post

What are the causes of hypothyroidism? Is it the thyroid gland itself, another endocrine gland, estrogen dominance or illness? Is low thyroid the problem or the symptom? This is THE key question in a functional wellness practice

Is Alzheimer’s Diabetes of the brain?  Alzheimer’s has been called Diabetes Type 3 for more than a decade. Numerous studies are ongoing worldwide. This is great news for those wanting to protect the brain, despite their gene status. There is much you can do, at home, every day, to protect yourself from dementia.