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05/05/2026

The "I HAVE A LIVER" rationale isn't really sound. For example liver function tests are not really FUNCTIONAL. They don't tell us how WELL the liver is working. Rather, they tell us when it is damaged or diseased

Serum liver enzymes can be within so-called "normal" range, and yet 80% of us walk around with a sluggish, congested liver that flies beneath the radar of conventional medical detection. So-called "normal" isn't necessarily healthy nor optimally. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detoxification pathways can be compromised while serum enzyme levels show normal

As a major metabolic director, liver is root cause for just about everything. 😒 NAFLD (non alcoholic fatty liver disease) is simply failure of an organ due to toxins such as heavy metals like mercury & aluminum or chemicals such as high fructose corn syrup, Glyphosate & zero calorie ARTIFICIAL sweeteners. These compromise the drainage pathways. We need targeted & tailored DETOX SUPPORT to get that stuff OUT! Sometimes the liver needs a little TLC

So no, not all detox protocols are a scam, but it is crucial to tailor detoxification to one's particular needs. The 2 key factors in determining this are
1. The specific toxin. One size detox doesn't fit all toxins. See comment about TARGETED DETOX
2. Your body's detoxification ability. You have 7 organs of elimination and drainage pathways. One or several of these may need more support than another. Request my DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE to evaluate which of your body systems most need attention. Link in Profile to the CONTACT page on my website to request it

In my functional medicine naturopathic nutrition practice, ALUMINUM is one of the most frequent heavy metals I see on patient hair mineral profiles. Here's where it comes from, and what to do about it...
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04/28/2026

🌓 No doubt you've heard about Sardine's superpowers. No doubt you've also heard me say that every food has a dark side

Sardines can be a BPA bomb and contain arsenic, especially when oil packed

Of course, they contain significant omega 3, but unfortunately they are heated to 250°. Such fragile oils begin to degrade at 120°

Additionally, the heat increases leaching of BPA from the plastic liner in the can

Increasingly modern cans are BPA-free, but while the body of the can may not contain BPA, the lid does. Unlike most can's, Sardine tin lids have as much surface area as the body

BPA-free doen not mean toxin free. BPA alternatives are likewise toxic: BPA is being replaced with BPS or BPF, which are similar, less studied, and often equally harmful analogs. "BPA-free" labels do not guarantee the absence of these similar endocrine-disrupting neurotoxic chemicals. See the previous posts on my Profile page for their detailing this

Furthermore, tin lined cans usually contain epoxy resins, polymers or enamel/lacquer

If it weren't for all these toxins, Sardines would indeed be a superfood.
If you are a Sardine lover like myself, you'll appreciate this workaround.
Look for salt water pack, glass container and long expiration date 4+ years

What's your Sardine story?

04/23/2026

🐌 THE ANSWER to obesity, diabetes, long haul and every other chronic condition, is the same as it's always been: diet, lifestyle & metabolic balancing

Sadly we live in a take a pill culture. People expect results at the speed of aspirin -- 20 minutes and the headache is gone. People would rather pop Ozempic or Metformin rather than make the hard changes. And hey, if it's COVID Paxlovid. NOT

Nutritional healing, by nature, is relatively slow. But so much deeper and so much better than pharma. For example, it takes red blood cells 120 days to recycle. The new food or supplement consumed today won't fully be integrated and FUNCTIONING in those RBCs for 4 months. As a rule of thumb I ask my patients to give the full impact of any dietary change at least 2 ~ 3 months.

This is precisely why I practice functional nutritional therapy only within the context of one's total lifestyle. After 40 years in clinical practice, I've learned that without doing so not only doesn't get to the root cause but is not sustainable

What symptoms are you trying to make go away and what is your expectation of the time frame?

More importantly, what root are you digging for so that you don't need to just manage symptoms, be it with meds or supps? If you'd like help digging deeper, I have a large shovel!

04/14/2026

Added sugar in the form of SUCROSE is a processed disaccharide (glucose + fructose) leading to rapid blood sugar spikes, while naturally occurring FRUCTOSE is a monosaccharide found in whole fruits/vegetables accompanied by fiber, which slows absorption

Added sugar contributes to metabolic issues, whereas natural fructose is metabolized in the liver with less acute glycemic impact

The metabolic difference. Sucrose breaks into glucose (raising blood sugar) and fructose (metabolized in the liver). Natural fructose is primarily processed by the liver and does not require insulin for processing, resulting in a lower glycemic index

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Wholefood context matters. Added sucrose (white sugar, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup) provides "empty calories". Natural fructose is packaged with vitamins, minerals & fiber

What about the difference between fruit juice and whole fruit? Don't get me wrong. I generally don't advocate drinking more than a few ounces of certain pure, unsweetened juice. The difference is explained in comments

😝 Here's how I weaned myself off fruit juice. This same principle applies to sugar and all processed food...
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04/10/2026

🌞 FOOD IS MORE than fuel and nutrients. Our biology is significantly influenced by light. Daylight and darkness set daily rhythm. The body interprets these signals through the eyes, brain, skin and metabolic & cellular pathways 🌚

Nutrients support the normal function of these systems. Vitamin A and carotenoids aid vision. Tryptophan, B-6 and magnesium are precursors to melatonin production. Essential fatty acids and antioxidants support the skin. Co-Q10, lipoic acid, minerals and B vitamins produce energt at the subcellular level

This is known as photonutrition. It's a way of looking at the intersection of light, daily rhythms and nutrition that supports overall health & wellbeing

The body isn't just biochemical. It's photochemical. It strongly responds to environmental cues like light, sound & vibration

Are you picking up some good vibrations?

Do you see the light of day? And are you seeing it at the right time of day that does the most good? 🕕 Continued in comments
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04/09/2026

Although many begin with sincere intentions to treat their health condition without meds, they don't fully exhaust all their resources before resorting to the drug. Perhaps they feel they just can't live this way and rationalize using it for a short time to get back on their feet. Before they know it it's been 2 years and they're stuck!
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Whether it's pain medication, steroid or NSAID, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, hormone replacement, PPI acid blocker, antibiotic or GLP drugs -- time frame matters. Many meds are designed to be addictive. The longer you're on it, the harder it is to get off

General guidelines for evaluating the impact of the duration of medication helps to maximize benefit & minimize risk in second image. Let me hear your questions about this in comments

There is a place for medication. In my playbook, it's last place -- VERY last. We each have a different threshold and perhaps you've reached yours. Beyond the physical, well rounded support helps - plenty of emotional, psychological & mental health support. Biochemical balancing is equally important. The mind-body is actually an inseparable single unit. What we think affects how we feel and eat. Likewise, what we eat affects how we think and feel

In 40 years of clinical naturopathic nutrition experience, for those coming to me for help, saying they've "tried everything" before resorting to medication, we usually are able to find something more that they haven't yet tried.
Proper, personalized mind-body support is key. 🗝

4 out of 5 of my patients who thought they had exhausted all their options were pleasantly surprised to learn that they actually hadn't and that there was more we could do

If you'd like to further explore natural, non-drug treatments, link in Profile to the CONTACT page on my website to request brochure & session schedule.

More meds & alternatives in comments
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04/08/2026

🥕 😕 💊 How do you know when food is enough, or if a supplement is needed?

Food is always the best foundation, but not always enough

FEEDING A DIVERSIFED MICROBIOME
🌿🌱 The biome of each plant feed different colonies of beneficial bacteria. The wider plant variety we eat the greater diversity & health of our biome
🍎🍏 Research & clinical experience confirm the best way to feed a happy & healthy diversified microbiome is to eat at least 30 different plant foods per week. The diets of some of the healthiest cultures contain 150 varieties of plant foods. Tips for expanding your dietary diversity in comments

However, when you've done all the right things food wise, and still have health issues, then it's time to consider supplementation

The right food stuff is generally sufficient to MAINTAIN an already normal gut flora but not enough to RESTORE an imbalanced one. For example, kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut and other probiotic rich foods will contribute to healthy gut bacteria but not be sufficient to replenish a disrupted biome after a course of antibiotics. This is where targeted & tailored supplementation come in

The problem with most research reports is that while they pinpoint specific bacteria in an area that you personally may be interested in, the reality is that your biome is 100% unique. Just like your fingerprint, there are no 2 biomes alike. If you were not a participant in the research study, it doesn't apply to you personally. While it's tempting to want to latch on to such a strain, it's important to recognize that a mismatched probiotic can easily upset the overall delicate biome balance, doing more harm than good. I can't tell you how many patient reports about such adverse events from those who have blindly supplemented without first knowing the makeup of their individual biome

Manufacturers & influencers promote mega potency -- but only of limited strains. If we take a mega billion potency of only 10 super strains, what do you suppose happens to the other 490? Our probiotic needs are as different as our fingerprint. Targeted 🎯 MICROBIOME PROFILING without the pricey p**p test helps us achieve the best match up...
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04/07/2026

✨️ What can the bioactive compounds in sauerkraut do for the lining of your gut?

Researchers used an invitro model that mimics the intestines to compare the effect of four variations of cabbage:
• Raw cabbage
• Store bought sauerkraut
• Homemade sauerkraut
• Sauerkraut brine

Both store bought and homemade sauerkraut significantly protected intestinal cells from inflammatory damage, while raw cabbage and brine alone did not have the same effect

The protective benefits were linked to specific compounds formed during fermentation, which helped to maintain the gut barrier and protect against conditions like hyperintestinal permeability aka leaky gut. These include lactic acid, amino acid derivatives, probiotics & antioxidants

How is your gut health? It's never just one thing. Sauerkraut may help but will not completely fix your gut issues and can even make some digestive problems worse

Share your gut story in comments

Be sure to share this with all your gut friendlies

Are you seeking deeper gut healing? Here are 3 resources that will take it to the next level

1️⃣ FLORA FIBER 360 is a multi-purpose colonic tonic of gentle herb-based fiber powder, prebiotic colon food and gut healing herbs such as slippery elm & marshmallow root that is safer and more effective than harsh psyllium based products & glutamine.
This blend is to the gut lining what...
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2️⃣ The ongoing ESSENTIAL GUT HEALTH series on my Profile page for digestive support from one end to the other. From heartburn, enzyme deficiency and other upper GI conditions, to bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, candida, SIBO and other forms of dysbiosis and lower GI bowel conditions, you'll find a dedicated post for each of these and more. Head for the Profile page by tapping my account name in this post

3️⃣ For more PERSONALIZED CARE, link in Profile to the CONTACT page on my website to request brochure & session schedule. In the 40 years I've been doing this, there hasn't yet been a single person for whom we weren't able to peel back another layer of their gut issue onion to provide deeper relief

04/06/2026

An important skin-gut functional food not pictured which I've dedicated an entire posts to is SAUERKRAUT. Check it out on my Profile page to learn which of the 4 types of cabbage are most beneficial, and the gut/skin health bennies that go beyond probiotics...

🔄 SKIN IS THE GUT TURNED INSIDE OUT. If your skin is screaming, your gut is screaming louder. What we do to our gut we do to our skin.

If a skin condition is not caused by a deficiency of medication, how will medication and topicals effectively treat the root cause? While meds & topicals might help, the root remains: compromised organs of elimination such as liver, gut, kidneys & lymphatics. Whatever these don't effectively detoxify, will make its way to the body's last ditch largest organ of elimination the skin, expressing as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes or other skin conditions.

See the ongoing ESSENTIAL GUT HEALTH series along with The 4-part LIVER HEALTH and SKIN HEALTH series to learn everything you need to know to be a smart as your 2nd & 3rd brain and clear your skin at the deepest level - on my functional medicine nutrition page.
If you'd like more personalized care, link in Profile to the CONTACT page on my website to request brochure & session schedule. 💚


🙋 MOST ALL 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 and are...
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While you're there please share your gut-skin connection experience.
+ Who can you think of to share this post with?
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04/05/2026

🌿 It's growing alongside my Dandelion and easy to harvest , but it is an early spring bloomer for pollinators, so I like to leave some for the bees

Do you have this growing in your yard or neighborhood?

It has a long list of medicinal properties.
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antifungal
• Antibacterial
• Immune enhancement
• Kidney support
• Astringent
• Hemostatic (stops bleeding cuts)
• Diuretic, mild

Nutritionally, it's high in vitamin C, iron, antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, and so much more. Truly a superfood that can be enjoyed as food & beverage

It can be used like any other greens. I put it in soups, stews, stir fry, salads, sandwiches and tea blends.
How would you like to enjoy it?

PURPLE DEADNETTLE
Lamium purpureum

The Latin (scientific) name for purple dead nettle is Lamium purpureum L.. It belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family and is a common, low-growing winter annual w**d characterized by its square stems, triangular-ovate leaves, and reddish-purple tops. It is also known as red dead-nettle, purple archangel, or simply deadnettle.

However

IT NEEDS A NEW NAME! Seriously. It has nothing to do with stinging nettle, and doesn't sting. Since I believe that plants should be named after who they are, their own character and what they do -- not who they aren't, I'm on a mission to rename this plant. Can you think of a better name for it?
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04/05/2026

● What's on your seasonal plate this month that's not the same ole?

If you're not changing it up, and keeping up with the seasons, you're missing the full measure of enjoyment, vitality, nourishment & health benefits that dietary diversity has to offer

Save and take this with you on your next grocery run and be sure to try something different. Please share what you'd like to try and how this helps you break out of an eating rut

If you need food, prep suggestions and recipes, you'll find them on my veggie-loaded and fruit-filled Profile page.
You're welcome to share your favorite prep methods and serving suggestions in comments

How many of the 8 benefits of dietary diversity listed in comments are you familiar with? How many more could you benefit from?

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