Raw Remedies Health

Raw Remedies Health Holistic Health Practitioner for you, your 🐈 & your 🐕! I use a root cause approach to health in order to improve wellness and support longevity.

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04/25/2026

has done it again! And by it, I mean sent us phenomenal species appropriate snacks that provide nutrition, enrichment, and dental cleaning benefits. My dogs are super chewers and these last quite some time, which is exactly what they need to truly reap the benefits of good quality treat.

Haven’t tried GGR yet? Take this video as a sign, because they’re offering my podcast listeners a discount on their first order! Podcast drops 5/1, but if you want to listen and get the code, comment ‘podcast’ and I’ll send the 🔗 to my website where you can find the Pod and the code right to your inbox 😘

04/18/2026

Type 1 Diabetes vs Type 2 Diabetes- which one is more dangerous?

You may be surprised to hear that Type 2 is actually worse! This is because of the impact on all other organ systems from your kidneys, to your heart, to the brain and beyond!

We have a lot of medication to 'manage' diabetes, and some of you might even have pets on insulin or take insulin yourself. For people, there are even more medications including things like 0zempic and some of the other meds initially made for diabetes but now being marketed for weight loss. But unfortunately, managing something isn't the same as curing or resolving it.

However insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes can be reversed or put into remission! Nutrition and lifestyle are the ways to approach this, and although it may seem difficult, it's far more effective than any medication could be. Make sure you hop over to your favorite podcast platform (or visit the l!nk in my bio) to listen to the full Raw Remedies Episode to learn more.

I constantly hear that we need carbs for energy because it breaks down into glucose, and most people think glucose = ene...
04/17/2026

I constantly hear that we need carbs for energy because it breaks down into glucose, and most people think glucose = energy.

And in some ways, it does! Glucose eventually helps create ATP, which is cellular energy. But the maximum ATP yield from glucose is only 38.

Would anyone care to guess the ATP yield from fatty acids, aka fats? I’ll put the answer in the comments, and you tell me how close you were!

Carbs and sugar are not necessary in high amounts for life. In fact, the more you consume, the higher your risk for almost all chronic illnesses. Listen to my Raw Remedies Podcast metabolic heath series to learn more about that (part 3 drops May 1!).

Happy learning! I’ve included this photo of one of my chicks (we appropriately named her Merida) bravely sitting on my cat for your enjoyment.

04/10/2026

I absolutely love the 'pasta in the colander' analogy from Dr. Olivieri when we're talking about what it means to have albumin or protein in our urine.

Albumin is a teeny tiny protein molecule present in our bloodstream. Although it's small, it's still too large to pass through the kidney filtration systems and make it's way into our urine. So if you see albumin, or even worse, a larger protein molecule, then you know there has been damage to that kidney to allow those molecules through. Once that has happened, you're sliding down the slippery slope to kidney failure and, in people, possibly dialysis.

The best way to prevent or reverse this is through nutrition and lifestyle management, and if you tune into the Raw Remedies Podcast epsiode, Dr. O will tell you how! L!nk in my bio :)

04/10/2026

Three weeks until my boards. Three days already with these little ladies. Multitasking until my brain melts 😅

04/09/2026

Our two ducklings had their first kitchen sink soak this morning at 5am! Of course they pooped as soon as they hopped in the water 🤣 but they’re so cute!

Cheep cheep 💜🦆

04/03/2026

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it another thousand times- I could not imagine my household without products. This NOURISH balm stick is a lifesaver for chapped winter paws and dry skin. Bear sees me coming with it and relaxes back like he’s about to go to the spa!

I pair the NOURISH with their EASE full spectrum h**p extract and rotate the to help with his seasonal allergies (BREATHE is our favorite!), and it makes a tremendous difference.

04/01/2026

Fat doesn't make you fat, but carbs do...

If you're skaing your head saying "Kara you psycho, that makes no sense!" then keep listening, because Dr. Olivieri, metabolic expert, will explain.

Our bodies, human, cat and dog, have evolved to respond to a high intake of carbs as trying to bulk up for winter. The body recgonizes this and starts putting on adipose tissue (fat) to store energy for the lean months. The problem is that we no longer have a lean season in the majority of the developed world, and so this innate evolutionary response is no longer appropriate.

Plus, adipose tissue makes more adipose tissue! So once you have fat, you make more fat as a response. The only way to reverse this is to transform your sugar burning metabolism into a fat burning one. This is what happens to our cats and dogs eating high carb kibble, and why pet obesity is an epidemic in America.

Learn more from Dr. O about metabolism and how it affects every area of health by tuning in to Raw Remedies Podcast. L!nk is in my bio, or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

03/27/2026

WHY DIETS DON'T WORK:

Truth be told, I really dislike the word 'diet.' It signifies restriction, something less than; less enjoyable, less tasty, less fun, less free. And unfortunately, that's true for many actual 'diets' when they're used to calorie restrict. That's why when I talk to patients or pet parents about nutrition, I call a way of eating a 'food plan.'

For people, I like the Mediterranean food plan. For pets, I like a carnivore food plan. At the end of the day, what you actually want is a lifestyle that focuses on healthy eating habits including what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat. And that doesn't have to be restrictive- it just need to be smart.

When you restrict calories, the body responds by slowing down metabolism at the cellular level. Eventually, this leads to a stall in weight loss paired with feeling pretty awful. It's not sustainable, and most people end up falling off the wagon or developing nutritional deficiences. Pets just act hungry and upset all the time, and they absolutely can develop nutritional deficiencies. That's why I almost never recommend calorie restricting pets who need weight loss. And then, once you go back to eating a 'normal' or healthy amount, the weight loss comes back and then some! It takes far longer for your metabolism to speed back up when you increase calories than it does to slow down when you restrict calories.

Dr. Olivieri is a wealth of knowledge, so please be sure to tune in to the entire episode on Raw Remedies podcast. The l!nk is in my bio, or you can search Raw Remedies anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as YouTube!

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03/21/2026

Bear went to the chiropractor!

A few months ago this guy tweaked his neck after he was jumping up in the air playing with a beach ball. It was heartbreaking seeing him unable to walk straight and in obvious pain. We used natural antiinflammatory and pain relieving supplements and started searching for a local chiro, and I’m so glad we found one just ten minutes down the road from our new house. Now Bear and I get to go for tandem adjustments 😍

Remember- chiro care can be used both as a treatment and as prevention! Get your dog in to see the chiro when they’re healthy and increase the chance of more healthy years with this tool in your toolkit.

03/14/2026

Let's talk obesity, and really be up front and honest about it. We have an obesity epidemic in the USA. As it stands, there are only 3 states with obesity rates of

03/13/2026

Do you feed rice to your pets, or eat rice yourself? 🍚

Rice is high in arsenic, and interestingly brown rice is higher than white rice. That said, white rice has a higher glycemic load.

Also, increased consumption of rice is associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Is it because of the higher glycemic load for those who eat white, or is it because of the known link between arsenic and the beta-cells of the pancreas which leads to insulin resistance? Both have their own risks but regardless, the outcome isn’t ideal.

Now, I personally do not feed rice to my dogs or cats. But some people do, and I do sometimes eat brown rice myself. And the good news about that, is that there is a way to significantly reduce the level of arsenic present in the rice!

Here’s what you do:
Start with a high volume of water to rice, about 6:1 ratio. Heat the rice and water on the stove for 5 minutes, then discard the water and rinse the rice. From there, replace the water to a normal ratio (~2.5-3:1) and finalize cooking.

This has been shown to decrease the arsenic load by 50-70%!! So, if you like to eat rice and especially if it’s a staple for you, consider taking the extra step and minimal extra time to decrease your risk of exposure to a toxic substance. Your mitochondria will thank you 😊

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