Dr. Al Vieira ND

12/25/2025

Feliz Natal 🎄 | Merry Christmas 🎄

Hoje celebramos o nascimento de Jesus Cristo — nossa esperança, nossa paz e o maior presente dado à humanidade.
Que a Sua luz traga cura, paz e renovação para você e sua família.

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ — our hope, our peace, and the greatest gift to humanity.
May His light bring healing, peace, and renewal to you and your family.

— Dr. Al Vieira, ND
AV Naturopathy

12/09/2025

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11/24/2025

🥩 Beef Liver: One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on Earth

Beef liver is often called nature’s multivitamin because it delivers a concentration of nutrients that you can’t find in almost any other whole food. Even small portions provide powerful benefits.

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🔥 Top Health Benefits

• Energy production: Extremely rich in vitamin B12, riboflavin, and iron — essential for red blood cells and mitochondrial function.
• Brain & mood support: High levels of choline and B vitamins help neurotransmitter balance and cognitive health.
• Immunity boost: Vitamin A, zinc, and copper strengthen the immune system and support healing.
• Healthy skin, hair & nails: Nutrients that support collagen formation and tissue repair.
• Hormone & thyroid support: Provides key cofactors like vitamin A, B vitamins, and trace minerals.
• Improved oxygenation: Heme iron is highly absorbable and helps combat fatigue.

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🧬 Nutritional Highlights (per 100g)

• Vitamin A: 300%+ of daily needs — crucial for vision, immunity, skin, and cellular repair
• Vitamin B12: Over 1000% DV — essential for energy and nervous system function
• Iron (heme): Highly absorbable form that supports red blood cells
• Folate & B6: Needed for detox pathways and metabolism
• Copper & Zinc: Balance immune function and oxidative stress
• High-quality protein: Complete amino acid profile

Beef liver gives you nutrients that most people are deficient in, all in one food.

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🌿 Quality Matters

Because the liver is the filtering organ, choosing the right source is important:

✔️ Prefer organic, grass-fed, pasture-raised beef liver
✔️ Avoid conventional or low-quality sources
✔️ A healthier animal = a cleaner, more nutrient-dense liver

A clean source ensures you get the benefits without exposure to unnecessary residues.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This is not medical or nutritional advice.
Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

11/01/2025

“This is a berrante — a traditional Brazilian horn used by cowboys (peões) to guide cattle during long drives across the fields. Each sound has a meaning: calling the herd, turning direction, or alerting others.” 🇧🇷🐂🎺

06/26/2025

🎓 A Proud and Grateful Dad 🎓

Today, my daughter Viviane graduated from Grade 8, and I couldn’t be more proud. She not only completed this chapter with excellence, but she was also honored with the Community Award — a recognition given to someone who consistently goes out of their way to care, help, and make a difference in the lives of others.

What fills my heart the most is not just the award or the achievement, but the beautiful truth it represents: Viviane has love. A love that gives without expecting, that serves with joy, and that reflects a heart full of compassion and kindness.

As 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us, love is the greatest of all virtues. And while I’m grateful for all her strengths — her intelligence, her kindness, her friendships — it’s the love within her that means the most to me.

Congratulations, my girl. May you always carry that love into everything you do. Your future is bright, and your heart is even brighter. 💖



🇧🇷🎓 Um Pai Orgulhoso e Grato 🎓

Hoje, minha filha Viviane se formou no 8º ano, e meu coração está transbordando de orgulho e gratidão. Ela não apenas concluiu essa etapa com excelência, mas também foi homenageada com o Prêmio Comunitário — um reconhecimento dado a quem está sempre disposto a ajudar, servir e fazer a diferença na vida das pessoas ao seu redor.

O que mais me emociona não é só o prêmio ou a conquista em si, mas o que isso representa: a Viviane tem amor. Um amor que doa sem esperar nada em troca, que serve com alegria e que revela um coração cheio de compaixão e bondade.

Como diz em 1 Coríntios 13, o amor é a maior de todas as virtudes. E embora eu seja grato por todas as qualidades dela — sua inteligência, sua gentileza, suas amizades — é o amor que ela carrega no coração que mais me enche de alegria.

Parabéns, minha filha. Que esse amor continue guiando cada passo do seu caminho. Seu futuro é brilhante — e seu coração, mais ainda. 💖

11/12/2024

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In a world that often focuses on what we can achieve, earn, or possess, it’s easy to forget that God sees things differently. He places more value on the things we willingly deny ourselves in obedience and faith than on material success or possessions.

Sometimes, it’s not about what we accumulate but rather about what we’re willing to let go of. The sacrifices we make, the comforts we release, and the desires we surrender for a greater purpose are of immeasurable worth in His eyes.

True fulfillment comes not from acquiring more, but from giving up what holds us back from a deeper relationship with Him. 🙏✨

Let’s remember that God sees our hearts and treasures our sacrifices more than any worldly gain. ❤️

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Em um mundo que frequentemente foca no que podemos conquistar, ganhar ou possuir, é fácil esquecer que Deus enxerga as coisas de maneira diferente. Ele dá mais valor às coisas que negamos a nós mesmos em obediência e fé do que ao sucesso material ou posses.

Às vezes, não se trata do que acumulamos, mas do que estamos dispostos a abrir mão. Os sacrifícios que fazemos, os confortos que renunciamos e os desejos que entregamos por um propósito maior têm um valor imensurável aos olhos Dele.

A verdadeira realização não vem do que adquirimos, mas do que deixamos para trás para nos aproximarmos mais de Deus. 🙏✨

Lembremos que Deus vê nossos corações e valoriza nossos sacrifícios mais do que qualquer ganho terreno. ❤️

08/30/2024

🇨🇦Joshua 1:9 is a powerful reminder to be strong and courageous, trusting in God’s plan even when the path ahead is uncertain. This verse was given to Joshua as he prepared to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. The call to “be strong and courageous” isn’t just about physical strength, but about spiritual resilience—standing firm in faith, knowing that God’s presence is our greatest source of strength.

This verse also highlights the importance of obedience to God’s purpose. Joshua was instructed to follow God’s commands without deviation. When we align ourselves with God’s will and trust His purpose, we can face any challenge with confidence, knowing He is guiding our steps. Joshua 1:9 reassures us that when we walk in obedience, God is by our side, empowering us to fulfill the destiny He has prepared for us.

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🇧🇷Josué 1:9 é um poderoso lembrete para sermos fortes e corajosos, confiando no plano de Deus, mesmo quando o caminho é incerto. Este versículo foi dado a Josué enquanto ele se preparava para liderar os israelitas na Terra Prometida. O chamado para “ser forte e corajoso” não é apenas sobre força física, mas sobre resiliência espiritual—permanecer firme na fé, sabendo que a presença de Deus é nossa maior fonte de força.

Este versículo também destaca a importância da obediência ao propósito de Deus. Josué foi instruído a seguir os mandamentos de Deus sem desvio. Quando nos alinhamos com a vontade de Deus e confiamos em Seu propósito, podemos enfrentar qualquer desafio com confiança, sabendo que Ele está guiando nossos passos. Josué 1:9 nos tranquiliza de que, ao caminharmos em obediência, Deus está ao nosso lado, nos capacitando a cumprir o destino que Ele preparou para nós.

08/23/2024

08/05/2024

🇨🇦Achieving health goals through diet and lifestyle changes requires consistency and persistence. Consistency helps build new habits, track progress, and sustain benefits. Persistence helps overcome obstacles, achieve long-term success, and build resilience. Key strategies include setting realistic goals, planning and preparing, tracking progress, seeking support, staying flexible, and celebrating small wins. Together, these approaches ensure lasting improvements and help maintain motivation despite challenges.

🇧🇷Alcançar metas de saúde por meio de mudanças na dieta e no estilo de vida requer consistência e persistência. A consistência ajuda a formar novos hábitos, acompanhar o progresso e sustentar benefícios. A persistência ajuda a superar obstáculos, alcançar o sucesso a longo prazo e desenvolver resiliência. Estratégias-chave incluem estabelecer metas realistas, planejar e preparar, acompanhar o progresso, buscar apoio, manter flexibilidade e celebrar pequenas conquistas. Juntas, essas abordagens garantem melhorias duradouras e ajudam a manter a motivação, apesar dos desafios.

08/03/2024

What is a fishbone diagram?

A fishbone diagram, also known as an Ishikawa or cause-and-effect diagram, is a visual tool used to identify and organize potential causes of a specific problem or effect. Its structure resembles a fish skeleton, with the problem written at the “head” and major categories of causes branching off the “spine.” Common categories include people, methods, machines, materials, measurements, and environment.

How to Create a Fishbone Diagram

1. Define the Problem: Clearly state the problem at the head of the diagram.
2. Identify Major Categories: Determine the main categories contributing to the problem.
3. Brainstorm Causes: List all potential causes under each category.
4. Sub-Causes: Identify sub-causes and add them as smaller branches.
5. Analyze: Review to identify the most likely root causes for further investigation.

Benefits

• Provides a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Encourages team collaboration and brainstorming.
• Helps identify root causes rather than just symptoms.
• Offers a clear visual representation for analysis and communication.

Fishbone diagrams are widely used in quality management, project management, and process improvement to diagnose problems and develop effective solutions.

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