Seattle-based Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), Educator, Diet Investigator, and Coconut Milk Ice Cream Enthusiast. My goal is to help guide you to improve your nutrition through strategic eating (not dieting) and without expensive supplements. Because when you know better, you can...
Typically, coconut, jojoba and olive oil are used as carrier oils. This is the ready-to-use version since myrrh essential oil is too strong to be applied directly on the skin or to be used for any other purpose. Myrrh oil can also be made at home with myrrh resin. All you have to...
4. Tropical oils have bad fats Answer: true Tropical oils like coconut and palm oil contain high levels of trans fats, which increase the "bad" LDL cholesterol in your body and decrease your "good" HDL cholesterol. Your LDL cholesterol levels will thank you for using safflower, sunflower...
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing fractionated coconut oil for 20-30 minutes, then spitting it out and brushing your teeth. This will reduce inflammation and bacterial contamination of your gums. Some have used the main ingredient in aspirin, salicylic acid, to fight gum disease; but thi...
@anon106548 -- I have problems with acid reflux (GERD) and my doctor told me carbonated beverages was one of the things I should stay away from. She also told me to avoid caffeine as this could also aggravate my condition. I had a really hard time giving up my soda. I think I enjo...
If you’re looking for a plant-based milk alternative to soy milk, almond milk is a good choice. Almond milk is low in acid and can help soothe your stomach. Other options include: Coconut milkis another option for people with acid reflux. Coconut milk is high in calcium and low in fat...
Be sure to add plenty of gut friendly foods into your diet including bone broth, fermented foods, healthy fats like coconut oil and avocados, and apple cider vinegar. More than just eating right, we recommend supplementing to get everything you need. When choosing a probiotic supplement, be ...
I said yes and chewed a bunch of bubble gum and drank some OJ. It went over 200. She was baffled because of my other tests. When I had the blood glucose 4 hour test at the hospital the highs were not as bad as my lows – but still too high for a functioning pancreas. Best Dr...
Coconut Water Kefir Beet Kvass Coconut milk yogurt Kombucha Pickles Pickled Ginger Miso, Natto or Tempeh Supplements to Raise GABA Levels: Magnesium:Supplemental magnesium helps to raise GABA levels. By far, the most effective form for this is called Magnesium L-threonate. I recommend doing 1-2 ...
I discovered about 7 years ago that what I thought for several years was lactose intolerance was actually a severe reaction to carrageenan. I could eat all I wanted of an ice cream that was carrageenan-free. But, even a small bowl of ice cream with carrageenan could be followed by cramps...