QuintEssential Health

07/08/2025

To prove it to yourself go take measurements before and after smartwatch placement using 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), blood pressure cuff, auscultation of the heart with stethoscope, pulse oximeter to estimate the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) in the blood, palpation of pulse on the opposite wrist smartwatch was placed on, and a peripheral blood smear and you'd never wear any Wearable again.

MAHA wants you all to wear this. So do the Means siblings. These people are Time Thieves for your health bank accounts.

07/03/2025

06/17/2025

A randomized controlled clinical trial tested the effects of inhaling neroli EO on mental health among pregnant women. Participants in the neroli group inhaled five drops of neroli placed on a disposable facemask twice a day (once in the morning and once before going to bed) for 20 minutes over the course of one month. The placebo group followed the same schedule and drops with sweet almond oil. Depression scores significantly decreased in the neroli group compared to the placebo group. Similarly, anxiety scores decreased, while only small improvements in stress were observed. A more robust analysis of the findings concluded that neroli was effective against depression and anxiety, but not stress.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40368523/

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

Most doctors won’t mention these hidden hormone disruptors.

The truth is, many everyday products—from the foods we eat to the toiletries we use—are packed with chemicals that silently mess with your hormones. This results in fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, mood swings, and so much more imbalance in your body.

Awareness of what you’re putting in (and on) your body is the first step to cutting out these disruptors. You can then begin to make simple swaps to protect your body and support your hormone health.

You might start by wearing blue light blockers before bed to improve your sleep. If you’re concerned about the fluoride in your tap water, invest in a high-quality water filter.

And if you’re struggling with too much caffeine, try cutting back and using natural stimulants like matcha green tea instead, still in moderation.

When it comes to personal care products, there are plenty of aluminum-free deodorant brands to choose from, and the same goes for skincare and toiletries.

The catch is that most stores won’t push the non-toxic options. They’re out there, but sometimes it takes a little digging to find them.

Ultimately, these small changes add up, and they can help you reclaim your health and protect your hormones from daily toxins.

Comment ‘HORMONE’ for my free class on the best foods, herbs, and habits to naturally balance your hormones.

04/09/2025

The study, published in Nature Metabolism, found that a maternal diet high in fat, sugar, and refined products, while low in fish, vegetables, and fruit, was linked to a greater risk of these neurodevelopmental disorders.

Even slight deviations towards a more Western diet were associated with a 66% increased risk of ADHD and a 122% increased risk of autism.

The researchers analyzed dietary patterns, blood samples (using metabolomics), and ADHD diagnoses across four large cohorts in Denmark and the United States. The link between the Western diet and ADHD was observed across all four cohorts and validated in three, reinforcing the study’s credibility. The greatest risk was observed in early and mid-pregnancy.

The study also identified 43 specific metabolites in maternal blood that were linked to a Western diet and could help explain the connection between diet and neurodevelopmental disorders, with 15 of these being particularly linked to increased ADHD risk.

The researchers suggest these findings raise important questions about the effectiveness of current dietary guidelines for pregnant women and highlight how crucial dietary composition is for fetal development.

They point out that even small dietary adjustments away from a Western pattern could potentially reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, opening new possibilities for refining dietary recommendations and promoting healthier outcomes for future generations.

RESEARCH PAPER:
David Horner et al., "A western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence", Nature Metabolism (2025)

doi: 10.1038/s42255-025-01230-z

02/19/2025

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02/16/2025

Magnesium Deficiency and Insulin Resistance -

Studies also confirm that when insulin is released from the pancreas, magnesium in the cell normally responds and opens the cell to allow entry of glucose, but in the case of magnesium deficiency combined with insulin resistance, the normal mechanisms don’t work. However, the higher the levels of magnesium in the body, the greater the sensitivity of the cells to insulin and the higher the possibility of reversing the problem.

When the body is magnesium deficient it may exhibit these qualities:
- Glucose levels become elevated.
- Glucose is stored as fat and leads to obesity.
- Elevated glucose leads to diabetes.
- Obesity puts a strain on the heart.
- Excess glucose becomes attached to certain proteins (the proteins become glycated), leading to kidney damage, neuropathy, blindness, and other diabetic complications.
- Insulin-resistant cells don’t allow magnesium into the cells.
- Further magnesium deficiency leads to hypertension.

Magnesium deficiency leads to cholesterol buildup, and both these conditions are implicated in heart disease.

NOTE: Magnesium deficiency is a known sign of diabetes. It’s in medical textbooks but ignored by most doctors.

ANOTHER NOTE: Be sure and take the best form of magnesium: a picometer-sized, stabilized ion of liquid magnesium. Such as ReMag.

10/03/2024

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the mucosal lining of the colon. Incidences of the condition are rapidly increasing, with increases of about 125% observed from 2007 to 2016. A preclinical model of colitis found that oral administration of black pepper essential oil improved colitis by reducing leaky gut and inflammation and improving the gut microbiome.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37597364/

04/21/2023

My name is Kristan Kershaw, and I'm the Director of Supporting Balance. We teach people how minerals work in the body, and how to balance those minerals for optimal health. In this article, we're talking about wholefood nutrients, and I'm excited to dive into this topic. What is a wholefood nutrient...