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Planet Naturopath My name is Michael Smith and I am a Naturopath and Nutritionist specializing in Functional Medicine, Consultations are available via phone or Skype world wide.

Naturopath and Nutritionist specializing in functional medicine testing for digestion and hormonal health.

16/04/2026

Clear liver detox doesn't always mean clear hormones — and here's the part most people miss.

The liver does its job, packaging estrogen for elimination. But if gut health is compromised, an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase can break that package open and send estrogen right back into circulation. It's called estrogen recirculation, and it can drive symptoms like heavy periods and PMS even when your liver looks fine.

The DUTCH test goes beyond standard hormone panels by measuring markers like Indican — an indicator of gut microbial imbalance that may signal your body is reabsorbing what it's trying to eliminate.

It also maps all three phases of detoxification, giving a much clearer picture of where the breakdown is actually happening.

If you've been addressing hormones without looking at the full detox picture, the gut connection could be the piece you've been missing. Full DUTCH test breakdown linked in bio.

14/04/2026

You're exhausted — but the moment you lie down, your mind races.

Most people associate progesterone only with fertility, but it plays a powerful role in sleep. It breaks down into compounds that act directly on GABA receptors — the brain's natural calming system. When those levels are low, your brain loses its built-in ability to wind down at night.

The problem is that standard hormone panels often miss this. It's not just about how much progesterone is present — it's about whether it's actually reaching your tissues and converting properly.

This is exactly what the DUTCH hormone test measures. Beyond total levels, it looks at how your hormones are being processed and whether they're doing their job — including how cortisol patterns may be quietly stealing your sleep.

If you've been struggling with racing thoughts at bedtime and haven't looked at your hormones yet, this might be the missing piece.

New video tomorrow.

12/04/2026

Same mineral. Completely different doses. Yet regulators treat them the same.

Lithium orotate is available over the counter in the US at 5mg per capsule — a trace mineral dose. But in countries like Canada and Australia, lithium is classified as a drug regardless of the amount, placing a nutritional supplement in the same regulatory category as pharmaceutical lithium carbonate, which is prescribed at up to 1800mg daily.

That's a significant distinction that affects what you can access and how practitioners can recommend it.

Understanding the difference between the mineral form and the medication is essential before making any decisions about supplementation.

A full video is now available covering the research, appropriate use cases, and who should avoid it entirely. Link in bio.

10/04/2026

Your blood test says your B12 is fine — so why do you still feel off?

B12 doesn't work alone. It needs a transport mechanism to move from your bloodstream into your cells where it can actually function. Lithium — the trace mineral, not the medication — plays a critical role in that process.

When lithium is low, B12 stays stuck in circulation. Your numbers look normal on paper, but your cells aren't getting what they need. That's why some people supplement for months, retest, see elevated levels, and still deal with brain fog, fatigue, or low mood.

It's not about more B12. It's about whether your body can use what it already has.

A full breakdown of lithium orotate is now live — dosages, who benefits, and who should be cautious. Link in bio.

09/04/2026

Your tap water might be silently affecting your mood.

Research across dozens of countries shows a consistent pattern — where natural lithium levels in drinking water are higher, communities experience measurably lower rates of depression and fewer suicides. It also offers neuroprotective benefits for the brain.

This isn't the prescription drug. This is a trace mineral — one that's quietly disappearing from our soil and food supply due to modern agricultural practices.

Most people have never heard of lithium orotate, but the science behind it is worth knowing.

A full video will be up tomorrow. Covering the benefits, who it's for, and who should be cautious.

09/04/2026

Eating plant-based and relying on chia seeds, flax, or walnuts for your omega-3? 🌱
Here's what most people don't know.

These foods contain the plant form of omega-3 called ALA — but it's just a precursor. Your body still has to convert it into the active forms, EPA and DHA, before it can actually use it.

And that conversion rate is very poor. ⚠️

The body converts only around 5–10% of ALA into EPA, and just 4% into DHA.

That's made even worse by a high omega-6 intake in your diet — and some people have genetic variants that make this conversion even less efficient.

So if you're vegetarian or vegan, the better option is an algae-based omega-3. 🌊

This is actually the original source — it's what fish eat to get their omega-3s. Algae oil provides EPA and DHA directly, so there's no conversion needed and no guessing.

Full video is up covering how to test your omega-3 index, the best forms to take, and the real benefits. Link in profile. 👆

07/04/2026

Still taking fish oil but your levels aren't moving? 🐟 This is more common than you think.

In practice, I regularly see people who've been supplementing for two, three, even five years — and their Omega-3 index is still well below the target.

The Omega-3 index measures EPA and DHA as a percentage of your red blood cell fatty acids. The target is 8% or above. Most people in western countries sit between 4–6%. That gap doesn't close on its own. ⚠️

Two of the biggest reasons supplements don't work:
The dose is too low — many standard capsules contain only 300mg of actual EPA and DHA
The wrong form — ethyl ester absorbs 30–50% less than the triglyceride form

So even if you've been consistent, you may not be absorbing nearly as much as you think. 🔬

The fix? Test first, choose the right product at the right dose, then retest at 3–4 months to confirm it's actually working.

Full video is up — covering how to test your levels, the best supplement forms, and the real benefits of omega-3s. Link in profile. 👆

06/04/2026

Fish oil not working? The form matters more than the dose. 🐟

Most supplements use the ethyl ester form — up to 50% lower absorption than the triglyceride form found naturally in fish.

Two products can both say 1000mg of Omega-3 but deliver very different results to your cells.

Check your label for "triglyceride form," "TG form," or "reesterified triglycerides" — if it says nothing, it's likely ethyl ester. ⚠️

This is one of the most common reasons clients still show a low Omega-3 index despite supplementing, even when they've been consistent with it.

Full Omega-3 video coming soon — covering how to test your levels and the best brands to choose. 👀

03/04/2026

In the 1930s, Weston A. Price traveled the world studying traditional diets…

What he found was hard to ignore:
Almost no tooth decay
Almost no heart disease
Almost no chronic illness

These populations were eating foods modern diets have abandoned.

He called the missing nutrient “Activator X.”
Years later, we discovered what it really was… vitamin K2.

You’ll find it in:
• grass-fed butter
• aged cheeses
• pasture-raised egg yolks
• organ meats

Here’s the problem 👇
Modern farming + low-fat diets quietly removed K2 from our food supply.

And most people still don’t realize it’s missing.

If you care about heart health, calcium balance, and long-term wellness… this matters.

Full breakdown is up now. Check the link in bio.

01/04/2026

Most people are missing this one nutrient… and it directly affects your heart.

A major study from Rotterdam followed 4,800 people for 10 years and found something surprising:
Higher vitamin K2 intake = significantly lower risk of heart disease.

Here’s why 👇
Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help keep calcium OUT of your arteries and where it belongs.

Without it, arterial calcification can quietly build up over time.

And no… vitamin K1 doesn’t do the same thing.

If you care about heart health, cholesterol, or preventing calcification, this is something you need to understand.

Full breakdown is up now. Check the link in bio.

01/04/2026

If you’re taking calcium supplements, there’s something important to understand 🌿

Calcium supports bone health, but it doesn’t automatically go where it should.

Without the right nutrients, calcium can be deposited in arteries instead of bones. This is often referred to as the calcium paradox, and it’s one reason some research links calcium supplementation to cardiovascular risk.

Vitamin K2 plays a key role in calcium balance.
It helps activate proteins that guide calcium into the bones and keep it out of soft tissues.

The challenge is that most modern diets are low in vitamin K2, especially without traditional fermented foods.

This isn’t about avoiding calcium. It’s about understanding how nutrients work together for proper bone health and heart health.

Full video tomorrow, April 1st, 8AM ET.

31/03/2026

If you have fatty liver, cut this first 🚫🥤

It’s not alcohol. It’s liquid fructose.
Sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, sweetened coffee.

Unlike glucose, fructose goes straight to your liver and turns into fat fast.

No fullness signal. More calories. More liver fat.

Studies show improvements in just 4–6 weeks after cutting it out.

Fix this first if you want to reverse fatty liver.

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