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12/21/2025

● Which one(s) are you? It's never just one thing. Comment about your gut feelings

▪ Low stomach acid gut
Most commonly expressed as heartburn acid reflux GERD

▪ Enzyme / mineral deficient gut
May feel like fullness, bloating, indigestion, etc

▪ Leaky gut
May look like allergies, autoimmune dz, skin conditions

▪ Dysbiotic gut
Anything from Candida & IBS to SIBO & hundreds of other stealthy infections & microbiome imbalances

▪ Slow motility gut
May look and feel like constipation

▪ Anxious / emotional gut
You tell.me how it feels!

▪ Nauseous gut
Secondary to liver congestion, enzyme deficiency, gall bladder issues

Supportive posts for each one of these in the ongoing ESSENTIAL GUT HEALTH series on my functional nutrition Profile page
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If you'd like more personalized gut care, link in Profile to the Contact page on my website to request brochure and session schedule via email.

Q & A all things gut health in comments

12/19/2025

● Never let anyone tell you it's all in your head. We don't have a thought or a feeling without chemistry behind it. That's what neurotransmitters are

How YOU are feeling is a direct reflection of how your GUT is feeling
Happy gut = happy life!

The microbiota in the gut influence mood regulating neurotransmitters in the brain, known in the scientific community as the microbiota gut brain axis

Have you heard of the bi-directional relationship of the gut-brain? This important interaction influences our neuro-endocrine, hormonal and immunological systems

These apparently two separate organ/systems are literally one in the same. There is not only this tangible, biological look-a-like similarity, but literally one in the sameness See 2nd pic

In early fetal development, even before the embryo is fully formed, the gut-brain begins as a neural crest, about the size of a plum. When it subdivides half of it becomes the central nervous system (the brain & spinal cordl while the other half becomes the enteric nervous system, which is the digestive tract AKA the gut. As can be seen in the 2nd pic, this entire single unit originates from the same clump of tissue

The gut sends more messages to the brain than the other way around. 🔄 90% of our mood regulating neurotransmitters are made by gut bacteria

TO BETTER UNDERSTAND this fascinating connection, and equip yourself to better manage not only your mood -- but also immune, hormone, skin, liver & heart health -- stay tuned for parts 2 ~ 6.
Be sure to set your post alert notification for my page so you don't miss any, especially if you haven't been seeing as much of me on your feed

Personalized microbione profiling, without pricey p**p testing, may be accomplished as part of a nutrition assessment work-up. See comments and ink in Profile to the Contact page on my website to request brochure & session schedule via email

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12/15/2025

1. CREATE DAILY INSULIN OFF HOURS. A 6-8 hour eating window allows your metabolism burn fat, and not drive wild insulin. AKA restricted time eating or Intermittent fasting. For example, eat only between noon and 7. This can be a game changer, but isn't for all metabolic types

2. YOU GOT TO MOVE! As little as a two minute walk after eating can reduce glucose 30%. 20~ 30 minutes is better. Outdoors is more better. No gym, no sweat

Careful, not too brisk a walk after eating. We don't want to pump cardio circulation so much that it drives blood away from the abdominal area to the extremities, which can interfere with the digestive process. Any movement is good. Point is, don't be a couch potato after eating your potato!

3. EAT SUFFICIENT PROTEIN without jumping on the protein bandwagon and overdoing it with heavy meat consumption and processed powdered protein

Please be sure to read my previous posts about the protein myth including important cautions about the current protein pushing craze, even among respected experts

4. THINK MINERALS. Minerals run the blood sugar show. Mineral nutrition profoundly influences insulin responsiveness (sensitivity or resistance) & blood sugar balance. Although magnesium and zinc play key roles, it is perhaps Chromium at the top of the trace mineral list, and is often neglected

Chromium is required for Glucose Tolerance Factor GTF, without which insulin cannot effectively deliver glucose into the cell, resulting in high blood glucose and excess wild insulin which does the most damage
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HOWEVER do be careful with blind supplementation, especially for more than... Continued in comments

5. BETTER HERBS for Blood Sugar Balance & reducing cravings include Cinnamon which is popular, but there are so many more powerful botanical medicines that are even more synergistically effective in combination

See my complete favorites ingredients list which I compound as BSB Herbal Tonic, especially Gymnema (aka Sugar Destroyer). Not only does it tone, strengthen & nourish all organs involved in sugar metabolism, especially the pancreas & liver, but also has the unique ability to...
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12/13/2025

LOW HISTAMINE DIETS DON'T WORK and can backfire 💥 Histamine isn't the cause, it's a symptom

If you've had to restrict foods for more than 6 months to maintain your health, you need to ask more questions. What is it about my metabolism that requires me to cut out so many healthful foods?

Highly restrictive diets are a form of drug-like treatment that only manage symptoms. Although it may provide temporary relief, they are not healthfully sustainable. There are serious side effects & long-term consequences such as biome imbalance & nutrient deficiencies. Most importantly, they don't address root causes. Never stop asking WHY!

Don't get me wrong. A low histamine diet can in the short-term be helpful to manage symptoms WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDRESSING UNDERLYING ISSUES. But ongoing, long-term food restriction of any type is just another way of saying we haven't resolved root cause

Histamine isn't the problem. Elevated histamine is a symptom, not a root cause. It's a symptom of compromised detoxification and under functioning drainage pathways: Digestive dysfunction, enzyme deficiency, poor bowel elimination, a sluggish liver, compromised kidney function and congested lymphatics...

80% of my patients are able to achieve root cause resolution within 6 months. What about the other 20%? Stubborn cases can take a year or 2, but it's always fixable. If you'd like help digging deeper to identify, prioritize & resolve your root causes, I have a large shovel

Did you catch yesterday's post?
ONE DISEASE, MANY CAUSES
Find it at the top of my Profile page and learn how to start digging deeper
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12/13/2025

GLUTEN CAN CAUSE 100 different diseases, from mood disorders like anxiety & depression, anemia and osteoporosis, to arthritis, schizophrenia and autoimmune disease

Two individuals can have the same disease, but each have a completely different root cause. It's not gluten for everyone. Parasites, Lyme, heavy metals or other toxicities are just a few other possibilities

Same disease, different cause

A diagnostic label or syndrome is just a collection of symptoms. The name of your disease is not the cause of your disease. Depression is not the cause of sadness, it's the name we give to those who are sad

The Never Stop Asking Why Q & A

A sincere patient's question and dilemma:

How do you find out which one it would be? For instance, if you have a new Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis but have grown up with many unexplained symptoms, blanketed by the term chronic fatigue, have gotten no real answers of cause from multiple naturopaths, specialists and doctors, other than gluten intolerance?

It's tough because it feels like the answers could be there, especially when you hear this good information, or these possible causes and say: Who do I go to to find out who will care to dig into it all? It's a frustrating process that seems to never end for myself. And many others, I'm sure

My Answer:

Thats a wise and important question that deserves a meaningful answer. It's a PROCESS of investigation and discovery. And yes, it requires some digging. What works for your friend won't necessarily work for you. Bio-individuality rules

All of your mystery symptoms are connected, explainable and fixable. They can be traced back to just a few primary roots. The CFS bone is connected to the RA bone. It's never just one thing. The arthritic joint bone is connected to the hormone bone, the hormone bone to the liver bone, and the liver bone to the gut bone... The key then is to identify and prioritize the primary roots upstream. When these are addressed, all of the downstream symptoms will resolve themselves

When someone asks me how I would treat it, my favorite answer is...
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12/10/2025

• Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes pus-filled bumps and thickened skin. Symptoms often include flushing, a burning or stinging sensation, and can worsen with triggers like sunlight, stress, and certain foods.

While conventional medicine will tell there is no cure -- and treatments like topical gels, creams, and avoiding triggers can help manage the symptoms -- there actually is! Never stop asking WHY!

Most of my rosacea patients have low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). This makes perfect sense because undigested protein particles then go on to Irritate/inflame the gut lining (which is the skin turned inside out) and are absorbed as larger than normal allergenic inflammatory food particles. This also sets the stage for dysbiosis such as Candida, SIBO, leaky gut and autoimmune disease.

Additionally, all of the skin health principles discussed in this and related posts apply to rosacea. Two supportive posts include the ongoing ESSENTIAL GUT HEALTH series and SKIN HEALTH on my Profile page

For some individuals there may be an autoimmune component. Especially in stubborn cases, this should be evaluated

It's never just one thing. Two individuals with rosacea can have two completely different root causes that require two different treatment approaches. Personalization is key

Beyond just managing symptoms with topicals and meds, it's entirely possible to make this skin condition go away! If you'd like help digging deeper to identify, prioritize & resolve your root causes, I have a large shovel

12/08/2025

🕑 ☕️ Delaying caffeine about an hour after waking increases mood & energy. It also supports no afternoon crash, better sleep & enhanced ls anti-inflammatory properties

This allows the body's natural circadian rhythm to fully recharge & reset without jolting it awake by the stimulant

The mechanism includes the regulation of hormones & neurotransmitters such as cortisol which is typically at its peak in the early morning. Caffeine at this time can take it over the top causing a cascade of metabolic imbalances

For maximum health benefits, time your coffee in the morning, ideally between 9:30 a.m. and noon, to align with your body's natural rhythms, avoid disrupting sleep, and potentially amplify coffee's anti-inflammatory effects when inflammation peaks, leading to lower risks of heart disease and early death.

Waiting 60 ~ 90 minutes after waking helps avoid interfering with cortisol, the alertness hormone, while still catching the benefits of morning anti-inflammatory actions. Note for some individuals there may be a 2-3 day acclimation period. In other words, you may feel worse before you feel better, but it passes quickly. And then it surpasses the regular good effect to even better!

This simple but profound game changer can make a day & night difference! Please try it, save & share this post, and come back to comment about your response.
For my patients who have already experienced the bennies of this, please get commenting about your experience!

See supportive posts for for more about the these related topics. You'll find each of these on my Profile page

☕ IS YOUR COFFEE BACKFIRING?

☕️ WEIGHT COFFEE CONNECTION

☕️ THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON CAFFEINE

What's your coffee time frame experience?

12/05/2025

🥑 🍩 🤔 Phytonutrients influence genetic expression -- and so much more of of our biology. Calories from avocado have a completely different metabolic impact than calories from a donut

▶ Food is sub-caloric & bio-electric energy. Far more than thermogenic heat energy, it determines the totality of our metabolism, right down to our mitochondrial function, the heart of our subcellular makeup

▶ Most all plant foods fall into the carbs category -- colorful carbs with multiple medicinal properties. I refer to these as slow or complex carbs, which are low-glycemic and don’t spike your blood sugar or insulin -- the fat storage hormone. Slow carbs come loaded with nutrients, fiber & amazing molecules called phytochemicals

▶ When you focus on these low-glycemic-load plant foods, your weight normalizes. You feel better without the sugar crashes. You reduce your risk for numerous diseases

▶ Food is color. Color leads to more color. Color changes mood. Mood impacts behavior and performance

▶ Chlorophyll is plant blood, identical to human hemoglobin except for one central mineral difference ( magnesium in place of iron). It is one of the few substances on the planet that can simultaneously nourish AND detoxify. Even the lowest calorie diet, in a sluggish metabolism and toxic body, will not result in sustainable, healthful weight loss. Green is good ~ perhaps even God's favorite color!

▶ Food is the most powerful drug on the planet. It can improve the expression of thousands of genes, balance dozens of hormones, optimize tens of thousands of protein networks, reduce inflammation, and optimize your microbiome (gut flora), including those beneficial bacteria responsible for burning fat

💚 FOOD IS LOVE, as my dear Italian mama demonstrated! How do you use food as a metabolic force for good, not only for yourself, but for those you love?

🌈 See what else you can find at the end of the rainbow, AKA my colorful functional nutrition page to build better biology. The related posts on my Profile page will support your efforts not only in choosing & using, but also really enjoying, the foods that build better biology
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12/04/2025

Even if it doesn't feel like your effort matters. Someone notices your effort and is inspired by it

Effort counts with the true God. And yes, others notice, especially those with a heart to change

My patient's effort also counts, with me, and their family -- even if it falls short of my recommendations

While I am clear & up front with my patients about expectations, I try to blend a just-right combination of support & challenge. I tell them that I expect progress, but not perfection. As long as they're putting forth consistent effort, at whatever level is realistic for them personally, that's all I can ask.
Sustainability is far more important than going strong out of the gate

Beyond being noticed, your effort also makes a biological difference. Even when you don't FEEL a difference or notice health improvement, healthy food & an active lifestyle are quietly improving your biology in the background.
In the long run, it pays off big time

See comment below SMART FOOD IS INTEL ~ So much more than just calories & nutrients❗Safely & sustainably losing weight & gaining health involves far more than balancing the thermodynamic/caloric equation...
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Q & A

What are your thoughts about the effort you put forth?

Do you feel like you reap what you sow?

How are you inspired by the efforts of others?

Please comment
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12/03/2025

😕 Ever wonder why you need to keep popping vitamin D pills year after year, and yet your levels never normalize? Or, why you need to keep popping it to maintain a normal level?

What's your vitamin D story?

The genetic influence on vitamin D levels is estimated to be around 80%, much higher than the dietary & environmental influences of around 25%. Genetic tendencies however is not our destiny

Although gut, gallbladder, kidney & immune issues may be involved, the bulk of vitamin D metabolism occurs within the liver. We need to fix the liver

Interestingly, 80% of us walk around with a sluggish, congested liver. For starters, see the 4-part LIVER HEALTH series on my page. Let me know if you'd like more personalized support

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TESTING D~ know the difference between having your vitamin D tested supplemented or unsupplemented

Typically we want to know what your Baseline body level is UNsupplemented. However having a blood test while taking supplements, may be used to monitor supplementation

A normal level while supplementing does not mean that your body is holding its own. There is a difference.

Always test, do not guess. And remember so-called normal is not optimal. Functional interpretation is essential. It's not recommended to continue supplementation for more than 6 months without retesting. We typically see the lowest levels in Spring, after Winter's darkness

If you'd like naturopathic functional care, link in Profile to the Contact page on my website to request brochure & session schedule.

11/28/2025

⚠️ BERBERINE known as “natures Ozempic" also has its share of side effects ~ the potent antimicrobial/antibiotic properties can disrupt healthy gut bacteria, especially when used long-term

The sub-acute concentrations of berberine lead to altered liver function, gastric troubles, hepato and hematotoxicity, hemorrhagic inflammatory consequences, damage to immune cells and induced apoptosis

Berberine is NOT an herb!

The isolated EXTRACT acts very differently than naturally occurring whole herb sources found in plants like Oregon grape, European barberry, goldthread phellodendron, tree turmeric & goldenseal (which is endangered and very pricey, but one of the best herbal antibiotics on the planet.
Contrary to popular belief, berberine is NOT an herb, it's a drug-like isolated extract compound.
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7 ➕ BENNIES of BERBERINE
It can indeed have SO MANY medicinal properties & health bennies, especially within a whole herb context - See BSB below

Thus far in the science research I'm at 7 and counting: liver support, antiviral, antimicrobial, lowers BP & cholesterol, blood sugar regulation & last but not least weight management. BUT PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS❗️ Personalization is key🗝

See the full post + 3 related supportive posts
• BSB HERBAL TONIC - BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
(see below + full post)
• WHOLE HERBS ~ THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: FOOD & MEDICINE
• NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS DISRUPT GUT BIOME
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11/27/2025

💪 GRIP STRENGTH, or how tightly you can grasp an object, is a reliable indicator of overall health. It's a common marker of aging and can be an early warning sign of chronic conditions that affect life expectancy

Research has linked a decline in grip strength to a number of adverse health issues, including:
Heart disease,
Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Cancers,
Stroke, Kidney & Liver disease Sarcopenia
Fragility fractures

Grip strength can also predict the likelihood of post-surgical complications, recovery time, and mortality. Another study found that people with weaker grip strength have less youthful DNA and be more vulnerable to illness or death earlier in life

Grip strength is measured by squeezing a dynamometer, and scores vary based on age, gender, and ethnicity. For example, one study defined "cut-off" scores of less than 25.5 kg for men and 18 kg for women, suggesting the presence of sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass

You can check hand grip strength at home using a bathroom scale, performing a farmer's walk with weight, or measuring how long you can hold a dead hang from a bar. These methods, while less precise than a dynamometer, provide a functional way to assess your grip.
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However, grip strength alone is not a symptom, and other factors may also be at play

Hand exercises can help improve grip strength, such as: Washing your car by hand, Using a push lawnmower, Shoveling snow, Opening your garage door manually, Carrying groceries to your car, Raking leaves, Squeezing a tennis ball or using other hand exercise equipment
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SIT-TO-STAND TEST The STS is a versatile assessment tool that can indicate a person's overall health by evaluating their strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health

All that's needed is a chair with a...
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You can check hand grip strength at home using a bathroom scale, performing a farmer's walk with weight, or measuring how long you can hold a dead hang from a bar. These methods...
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