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3.24.21 SULFUR Sets the World of Nutrition on FIRE -- Read what experts are reporting

Dear Patients & Blog Members: Dr. Mindell is the foremost authority on vitamins and minerals and he recently published an excerpt from one of his books that is very appropriate for everyone trying to understand the need and health benefits of the nutrients we measure when I do, and interpret, a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) analyzed by an FDA-approved laboratory.

Dr. Mindell’s account of one of his patients, and the importance of the mineral Sulfur, is one of the best I’ve seen. I present it here for a better understanding of the role of these vital nutrients through the eyes of a scientist I have followed and respected for over thirty years. Mindell’s book, referenced below, is one everyone should have in their “arsenal” of health information.

To read my entire Investigative Report CLICK: Sulfur Sets the World of Nutrition on FIRE - expert scientist and pharmacist speaks out

3.10.21 What You May Not Know About VITAMIN C and How Vital it is for Health & Healthy Aging

IMPORTANT TO KNOW...

• While some mammals can make vitamin C internally, the gene that codes for that conversion in humans does not work – therefore, we have to get it from our diet and supplementation.
• Vitamin C works as a potent antioxidant, antihistamine and enzyme cofactor for collagen, neurotransmitters, hormones and carnitine.
• Diabetes and heart disease are two conditions associated with low vitamin C levels, and that respond favorably to vitamin C supplementation.

To read my entire Investigative Report, CLICK: What You May NOT KNOW About Importance of Vitamin C

2.24.21 Your Gut Microbiome (Intestinal Terrain) Affects Sleep & Overall Wellness

You’ve heard it echoed in the news and from natural health professionals for ages yet, good restorative sleep is often hard to come by, I know, I struggle with it. This has become so prevalent in a fast-paced, highly stressed world especially with global stresses we’ve all been subjected to, and still adjusting to find a balance and new ways of living healthy.

        To aim for a healthy sleep schedule of 8 hours a day is more than just your typical health “fad”, there is a lot more to managing your night-time routine… and…a lot of it is based in your gut, yes, you read that correctly, your gut!

Study the chart in my Investigative Report below and you’ll very clearly see just how inter-connected sleep is to our gut and it’s health.

CLICK to read the entire report: Microbiota - Sleep & Overall Wellness

02.10.21 Health Benefits of Baking Soda for Gallstones 2 of 2 Investigative Report

Baking Soda for Gallstones? 2 of 2

         Nothing beats natural and the world knows this in contemporary times. The following research is summarized from medical papers by the Pristyn Surgical Clinic. Many times, we have solutions in our kitchen shelves and cabinets that is time-tested and effective rather than relying blindly on allopathic conventional medicine and artificial ways to alleviate any ailment or sickness.

CLICK to read the entire Investigative Report: Baking Soda for Gallstones? 2 of 2 Investigative Reports

1.27.20 Health Benefits of Baking Soda 1 of 2 Investigative Reports

Grandma’s Remedy for Stomach Acid, Heartburn, AND Indigestion Has Scientific Validity* 1 of 2 reports

Being raised by a paternal grandmother had so many more advantages that aren’t appreciated until we’ve become of age. Any stomach or digestive discomfort and grandma reached for the Baking Soda. As kids we just looked at each other and thought, “here she goes with her unscientific home-made remedies again”…BUT…they worked, even though at the time we didn’t understand how or why…now we do – as the saying goes, “the future proves the past.”

CLICK to read the full report: Health Benefits of Baking Soda 1 of 2 Reports

01.21 The Past Proves The Future

New Focus for 2021…

Because so much of my time in the past 30+ years, and particularly in the challenging past year, has been spent on research to assist our patients with staying healthy and strong during the virus that was thrust upon us, this year I will share with you new scientific health findings so that you can continue to be better informed.

Research for truths is not easy, you have to be experienced to know where to look and then hope you can gain access and not simply take what the general media “feeds” you. I assure you, whatever new emerging health information I gain will be shared. Encourage your family and friends to sign-up for the Health Detective Blog, it is still FREE after more than 15 years and in order to help cover escalating production costs there will be a nominal fee AFTER April 1, 2021 to anyone not signed-up before that date to help cover production costs. To sign-up provide them this link: www.yourhealthdetective.com

The following Scientific Insights Report is written to help guide you into a healthier Wholistic approach.

Health Detective Report 01.21

Myth or Fact? Cooking with Aluminum Foil is Toxic

Myth or Fact?

In my practice of over 30 years, I have interpreted and made recommendations for dietary modifications and detoxification protocols for thousands of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). This testing method literally saved my life when I was unknowingly poisoned by mercury after having worked in dentistry for eleven years. No other test discovered what my multiple miscarriages, migraines and all-over body aches were from and no testing discovered underlying causes – everything medically prescribed was simply to deal with immediate symptoms as the doctors kept echoing, “everything is within normal range.”  CLICK to read the entire investigative report.

Here We Go Again...Why Sweet Potatoes Instead of Traditional Potatoes?

Daily I'm asked about how to use Sweet Potatoes after a consultation for Wholistic Rejuvenation and they are advised to AVOID all nightshades. I've written for over twenty years about how nightshades create and induce inflammation so I'm not going to bore you with the details again. That said, for some reason people turn up their noses at the thought of a sweet potato to replace any dish you'd use traditional potatoes for. I guess I just don't get... I'm a gourmet cook and I also teach inflammation-free cooking to chefs at Culinary Institutes, there's very little - if any - difference and that difference is actually very tasty and a new delicate comfort food.

Pictured above are some foods in the nightshade family, if you have ANY inflammation AVOID them like the plague.

Because there is SO much confusion as to the various types of sweet potatoes, I created a chart that illustrates the numerous varieties and their health benefits. Just keep in mind that ANY genre of sweet potatoes is acceptable to avoid inflammation...YES...even those gorgeous purple ones that I first devoured in Hawaii.

SO, before you feel like you're giving up that favorite comfort food - traditional potatoes - transition to sweet potatoes and you'll soon experience the health benefits of not inducing or accelerating inflammation - often you don't even realize just how much inflammation is in your body until you completely delete all nightshades for at least 6-8 weeks...you'll be SO glad you did!

CLICK to download Chart 

Patient Questions & Answers Regarding THYROID

Patients and readers keep asking specific questions regarding their thyroid health, the following are the most asked, and my replies:

What happens if hypothyroidism is left untreated?

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. If left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to many complications; including, but not limited to, heart disorders, nerve injury, chronic fatigue, overall pain and inflammation, infertility and in severe cases, death.

CLICK HERE to read the entire investigative report along with chart of symptoms of deficiency.

Subtle Symptoms of Thyroid Disorder You Should NEVER Ignore

If you’re Feeling Sadness and/or Depression for unknown reasons, the “butterfly” in your neck could be the cause of it either flapping its wings too hard and fast, or not moving at all.

Studies show that an over – or under-active thyroid can completely alter your mood and affect how you deal with stress in a healthy way. In addition, too little thyroid hormone (hypo) usually affects your levels of the “happy” serotonin in the brain, making you feel unusually blue, unmotivated and even various levels of depression. A hyper thyroid function can make you anxious, restless, irritable, impatient and tends to create stress-induced adrenal fatigue.

• Constipation even though you consume sufficient fiber and hydrate

A slow thyroid function, described as a slow metabolizer, can cause an overall slow down of the entire digestive processes and leads to chronic constipation.

• Your sleep never seems to be enough

Most people really don’t treasure getting up in the morning. That said, when morning arrives and getting up is absolutely unbearable, it can mean your thyroid needs nutrition. A “starved” thyroid can make bodily functions slow to a turtle’s pace.

CLICK HERE to read the entire investigative report.