Primal Diet - Modern Health

Primal Diet – Modern Health combines the best of Natural Health and the Paleo Diet in one terrific show. Host Beverly Meyer shares a lifetime of information on food, hormones, supplements, sleep, neurotransmitters and more, often with great guests. As a Clinical Nutritionist in practice since 1985, Beverly has been working on her own health since the 1970's. Find her popular blog and online supplement store at www.ondietandhealth.com.

Why Most Grains Are Bad For You, And What To Do About It 11/26/2024

Why Most Grains Are Bad For You, And What To Do About It This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about. First let’s talk about gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat. Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/34151640

Herbivores vs. Carnivores 11/14/2024

Herbivores vs. Carnivores The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns. Digestive systems of herbivores vs. carnivores I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer. She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable. In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear. Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/33931557

5 Steps I Took To Heal Leaky Gut 10/24/2024

5 Steps I Took To Heal Leaky Gut If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut. It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/33594007

4 Foods to Avoid with Herpes or Shingles 10/11/2024

4 Foods to Avoid with Herpes or Shingles There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily! Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I’ve learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed. Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we’re overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses. When you’re feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It’s not just the items themselves, but how your health is at the time you eat them. Another factor is the quantity you’re eating. A nibble? A full plate? A combo of all four of these? It makes a difference…. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/33400307

GABA – The Forgotten Neurotransmitter MC Draft 10/10/2024

GABA – The Forgotten Neurotransmitter MC Draft What do you know about GABA - the forgotten neurotransmitter? We've heard about Serotonin and its use as an antidepressant but we seldom hear about the related GABA neurotransmitter and its effects on the body. Full show notes /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/33400187

Are Your Olive and Avocado Oils Pure? 09/10/2024

Are Your Olive and Avocado Oils Pure? Are your Olive and Avocado Oils pure? Do you trust labels? It’s sad but true. Labels often hide the true ingredients. Real Olive Oil is green and a little bitter /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/32982297

Is Your Hair Care Making You Sick? 08/12/2024

Is Your Hair Care Making You Sick? Is your hair care making you sick? Skin and scalp absorb things easily, sending them straight into the bloodstream. The moisturizer you put on your skin disappears, right? Your body just ate it! Would you consume the chemicals and colors in hair dye or shampoo? Or breathe ammonia, chlorine or formaldehyde? /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/32536267

Easy Carb Counting for Weight Loss 07/02/2024

Easy Carb Counting for Weight Loss Body fat comes primarily from excess Carbohydrates. It’s not general “excess calories” that usually cause weight gain. Calories from steak, vegetables and Olive Oil don’t convert to adipose tissue (fat). Carbs = Adipose Tissue = Body Fat /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/31974187

Where Does Body Fat Come From? 06/04/2024

Where Does Body Fat Come From? Where does body fat come from? It’s not from overeating protein, healthy fats or vegetables. Why is it SUCH A SECRET in the news where body fat comes from? Do we need expensive drugs to get rid of it? What if Steak, Eggs and Guacamole could actually drop fat without drugs? /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/31591952

Vegan Bloggers Claim Periods are Toxic 05/23/2024

Vegan Bloggers Claim Periods are Toxic Are your periods toxic? Is your body discarding toxic waste when you flow? Some Raw Vegan bloggers began to claim periods are toxic wastes leaving the body as early as 2017. They say that periods are not necessary. Have heavy flow or painful periods? Stop eating all fats, proteins and cooked food and your painful periods may stop. The diet guidelines? Raw grains, raw vegetables, raw fruit. No fat, no meat, no eggs. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/31429477

How to Wean off Valtrex for Herpes Management 04/08/2024

How to Wean off Valtrex for Herpes Management Wondering how to wean off Valtrex? When is the right time? How do you control Herpes without Valtrex? I’ve been Consulting Clients since 1985 on a huge range of Functional Health issues. Controlling Herpes is a frequent area of my work. Having myself struggled with HSV for decades, I know how to first get it under control, then manage it for a lifetime. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/30724513

Adapting the Paleo Diet for Herpes Management 02/09/2024

Adapting the Paleo Diet for Herpes Management https://www.ondietandhealth.com/paleo-diet-for-herpes-management/Adapting the Paleo Diet for Herpes is the fastest way to manage viral outbreaks. My articles and Podcasts on Herpes supplements, the , and the explore the diet needed to control HSV. My Store also offers – a 90-minute PowerPoint download – to explain the diet, symptoms, medications, supplements and WHEN to take supplements, and how to avoid viral triggers. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/29880073

Anxiety, Addiction and GABA 11/20/2023

Anxiety, Addiction and GABA GABA Neurotransmitter for Anxiety and Addiction GABA is our main inhibitory (stabilizing) neurotransmitter and a regulator of anxiety and addiction. It helps us stay calm and avoid sympathetic flight or fight mode. It governs dozens of functions in the mind and body. Along with Serotonin, GABA provides the brakes in our body (the "slow-slow"), much as Dopamine and Acetyl-Choline provide the "go-go". Like yin and yang, we need both to be balanced. In our natural state as hunters and gatherers, we only went into alarm mode if a real or potential threat was encountered. But our nervous systems in modern however perceive much of our day as threat. Deadlines, traffic, money, and worries of all types. We can feel endangered just by missing a phone call or freeway exit. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/28724468

5 Reasons to Fix Your Child’s Stomach Aches 09/24/2023

5 Reasons to Fix Your Child’s Stomach Aches https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/Why is it important to fix your child’s stomach aches? Many parents don’t realize their kids hurt. Children don’t know tummies are not supposed to hurt. They may think it’s normal. I did not know my gut was not supposed to hurt when growing up. As an adult I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease but decades of malabsorption took their toll on my bones and growth. I always ask kids and teens in Consults if anything hurts. The question can surprise them, especially if they’re seeing me for “allergies”. Explaining that pain (or constipation, gas, diarrhea) is not right and we want to fix it helps them understand WHY we’ll be changing their diet. For other kids, stomach aches become a negotiating factor when they want out of doing something. It can be a problem figuring out real tummy aches from imaginary ones. Either way, it’s important to address. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/28123619

Are Your Adrenals Affecting Your Thyroid? 09/02/2023

Are Your Adrenals Affecting Your Thyroid? The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time. The goal of natural (Functional Medicine) health care is resolving the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function you may be missing something! /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/27898794

How to Take Lysine for Herpes 05/15/2023

How to Take Lysine for Herpes Lysine for Herpes – A Track Record of Success People have taken Lysine for Herpes and Shingles for decades. Being a sufferer myself, I depend on Lysine as ONE supplement to help manage the Herpes virus. Along with diet changes and other key supplements. Lysine and Arginine amino acids (proteins) counteract each other. The virus “feeds on” and is triggered by excess Arginine. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/26838072

Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female Health 05/02/2023

Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female Health How do you use Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female health? Where do you get Iodine and how much do you need? 60 to 70% of us don't get enough. This helps explain the epidemic of Hypothyroidism I see in Consults. The entire body uses Iodine but it's key for the Thyroid. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/26715579

Are You Getting Enough Calories on Paleo? 04/14/2023

Are You Getting Enough Calories on Paleo? Are you getting enough calories on Paleo? Is it time to add more carbohydrates, fat, or more Paleo calories in general? I ask my female Clients of average weight to eat around 1800 Calories/day. Men about 2300 Calories. In this episode: Getting Enough Calories on Paleo Carb Calories From Grains Getting More Vegetable Calories What about starchy carbs? Animal Protein - our Main Source of Paleo Calories /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/26538780

6 Reasons to Avoid Coconut Oil, Milk or Flour 03/30/2023

6 Reasons to Avoid Coconut Oil, Milk or Flour Are there valid reasons to avoid coconut oil, meat, milk or water? Should coconuts be off the menu? My clients occasionally do see problems with coconuts (and I do too). Sometimes it’s the oil and sometimes issues occur with the meat or milk. Coconuts can offer wonderful health benefits, both internally and externally, but like all things, they may not be right for YOU. Check out these questions and try going coconut-free for a few weeks before consuming again. Watch for effects in any area. Self-experimentation is one of the cornerstones of the Paleo/Ancestral lifestyle. Here are 6 reasons to try a coconut-free experiment. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/26386878

Healthier Ways to Buy and Eat Eggs 02/19/2023

Healthier Ways to Buy and Eat Eggs How to Buy Healthy Eggs In the grocers, look for eggs labeled PASTURE-RAISED, such as Vital Farms. Pastured hens live outdoors in movable coops. In a Farmer's Market, ask the seller "what do you feed these chickens?" Eggs that are colored, speckled or slightly dirty don't mean the birds were pastured. They may have been raised in a fenced dirt area with no access to bugs or forage. Eating GMO corn and soy - not a natural diet for birds. Pastured chickens' natural diet is bugs, green plants and seeds. When insects and seeds decline in the winter, they need a grain mix in addition to most any food products from the farm. Chickens are NOT vegetarians. Subscribe to the Newsletter Liberate meal time w. my FREE eBook! Opt-In to my Newsletter for once-weekly Sales, Podcasts & Blog Posts to empower your health. 10% Coupon for your first Supplement purchase! Full Notes at /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/25979898

The Benefits of Mouth Taping at Night 01/10/2023

The Benefits of Mouth Taping at Night There are many benefits of mouth taping at night. Taping your mouth at night improves the microbiome of the mouth and gut, increases daytime energy, improves sleep, snoring and allergies, and calms anxiety. Mouth taping can help reduce dental plaque, stop nighttime salivation and improve your breath. Full description /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/25553880

Using the Lysine Arginine Ratio for Herpes Viruses 12/20/2022

Using the Lysine Arginine Ratio for Herpes Viruses Are you using the Lysine Arginine ratio for Herpes support? Correctly? Lysine and Arginine are two of twenty amino acids (proteins). Proteins are building blocks for hundreds of things – muscles, neurotransmitters, blood cells, enzymes and more. Lysine is one of Eight Essential Amino Acids, meaning we do NOT make Lysine so MUST get it in our diet. The Standard American Diet can be deficient in Lysine because it is grain-based. Is this why 40 to 60% of Americans have HSV infections? Arginine comes in food, and we can also make it. So it is not one of the eight essential aminos. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/25380798

Building a Strong Lean Body If You're Tired and Overweight 12/04/2022

Building a Strong Lean Body If You're Tired and Overweight Want to build a strong lean body when you're tired and overweight? Need movement that's easy but effective? How do you balance your hormones? And pick the right diet and supplements for energy and weight. Here are my steps for a stronger, healthier body. First: Check Those Carbs Second: Balance Estrogen and Progesterone Third: Tired & Overweight? Improve fat burning ability Fourth: ** Fix Insulin Resistance ** Full post /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/25216968

Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the Same? 11/10/2022

Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the Same? Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the same? The answer is.... No... Yes... Sort of! Similar in many ways but different in others. often get these diets confused. . /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/24961893

What to Eat On Paleo | The Definitive Guide 10/05/2022

What to Eat On Paleo | The Definitive Guide What to eat on Paleo? Paleo, Ancestral, Primal, (my DVD) is how people evolved to eat. Paleo is not Keto, Fasting, Carnivore, calorie restriction, No-Carb or a lot of other “diets”. Here’s a definitive guide from my 25 years eating this way, and teaching Clients the REAL Paleo Diet. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/24589683

Choosing the Best Grain Free Cat Food 08/16/2022

Choosing the Best Grain Free Cat Food Need help choosing the best grain free cat food? I am a Functional Health coach and teach my (human) Clients to primarily eat foods we ate before Agriculture and factories. Our historical diet. The same is true for pets. What Do Cats Eat in Nature? Cats are “Obligate Carnivores”. They eat meat and all of the animal that comes with the meat – organs, bones, (some of the) feathers, stomach contents, etc. Cats don’t graze on grass like an herbivore. They take a bite or two in the summer to help with fur balls. Cats enjoy an egg now and then along with the bird that laid it. If they can stalk it, it looks like food to them. They don’t dig potatoes, eat fruit, lentils, nuts, or grains (grass seed). /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/24066627

4 Good Foods for Constipation (and No Laxatives) 08/06/2022

4 Good Foods for Constipation (and No Laxatives) Need some good foods for constipation? Chronic constipation and occasional constipation have different causes and need different support. Either way, these ideas help to know what to eat for constipation and reduce laxative use, toxic stool softeners and excess dosing of Magnesium. (All Vitamins and Minerals need to be in balance - taking too much of one can throw others into deficit. a well-balanced multi). Full Story /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/23975826

How Low GABA Symptoms Affect You 06/20/2022

How Low GABA Symptoms Affect You GABA is an important neurotransmitter you don’t hear about much. Learning of my own low GABA symptoms changed my life – I should say saved my life Is GABA Similar to Serotonin? GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Along with Serotonin, these neurotransmitters provide the “brakes” to overstimulated nerve impulses. Keeping the brain relaxed but on purpose is their job. Dopamine, Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and anxiety are emotional, hormonal and neurological stimulants. They set off a chain reaction of stress, causing interference all over the body. When our brakes are inadequate to the task, we suffer from imbalanced neurotransmitters and hormones. /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/23482478

How Stress Triggers Herpes Outbreaks 06/18/2022

How Stress Triggers Herpes Outbreaks Ever wonder how stress triggers herpes outbreaks? And why? How does the herpes virus flare so quickly after stress, fear or trauma? /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/23467781

Natural Help For Dry Eye Symptoms 05/22/2022

Natural Help For Dry Eye Symptoms Natural help for dry eye symptoms can reduce dry eye itching, pain and burning without prescription eye drops or medical intervention. Castor Oil has been a part of my daily home treatment for dry eye for several years. explain exactly what to buy and how to use Castor Oil for dry eye. Don’t use drug store Castor Oil – study this article! While organic Castor Oil brought some relief for my dry eye (and is a great moisturizer for my eye area), I needed more support for dry eyes with aging. Having worked since 1985 as a Clinical Nutritionist in San Antonio, I prefer natural treatment options. Info on . /episode/index/show/primaldiet/id/23190458

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