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Collagen and MCT powder Chocolate Greens Brain Octane Coconut Milk Fish oil Nitric Balance As I have mentioned in past articles and videos on this website, the benefits of a ketogenic diet are fantastic. A diet filled with healthy fats provides better health for your brain and mitochondria, and decreases inflammation. Today I wanted to show you my personal recipe for a keto-friendly smoothie or shake that I have in the mornings. The first main ingredient in my smoothies is a product by Bulletproof called Brain Octane . It is essentially caprylic acid, which goes straight into your mitochondria and provides you with energy. I also use an organic super greens mix I order on Amazon. It has a mix of 50 different organic certified vegetables. Next I use a collagen powder that also includes medium chain triglycerides (or MCT). I also throw in a few tablespoons of fish oil, as well as a nitric balance mix to help with oxygenation. The last ingredient I use is very critical: coconut milk. I have been searching for a high quality coconut milk for quite a long time. Canned coconut milk can often have a bad taste. I recommend the brand Good & Gather’s unsweetened organic coconut milk. Some of my ingredients have chocolate and/or vanilla flavors added to them. These products can come in a wide range of flavors, so choose which ones work best for you. First I add some brain octane and super greens to the blender. After that goes in my collagen/MCT mix, followed by the coconut milk and the fish oil. Lastly I’ll add the nitric balance, some water and ice cubes, and then blend it up. You may want to start out by measuring out the serving sizes on the labels. I add the ingredients by eye, at this point. After blending it all together, just pour it into your glass or container of choice and enjoy! This recipe, to me, tastes like McDonald’s milkshakes from back when I was a kid. But unlike those unhealthy McDonald’s shakes, these are pure nutrition. These shakes will help brain function, decrease inflammation, and help your body perform the functions it needs. If you want some more nutrition information to help you in your healthy eating journey, feel free to schedule a consultation with me today.

Full PDF Resources Were You Damaged by the Vaccination? This article is a topic I am very passionate about. It surrounds an important question: Were you, or other people, damaged by the recently mandated COVID vaccinations? Clinically speaking, I’ve seen more chronic, more difficult cases in the last twelve months than in the rest of my career. One of the key changes in the recent past is people who have been vaccinated against their will. We live in a society where people who do not support the vaccine could lose their job. Some doctors may be afraid to report the cases as linked to the vaccine, or some might be denying it completely. But what does the research say? Surveying My Patients I recently added a question to my intake form asking if patients received the COVID vaccination, and if they experienced any adverse reactions or damage as a consequence. I shared some anonymous responses to my Facebook page. Many said they saw worsened symptoms due to the vaccine. One respondent said her periods had been irregular and “all over the place.” Another mentioned that their inflammation began shortly after receiving the COVID vaccine and flu vaccine. “It’s Only Rare if it Doesn’t Happen to You…” Before we dig deeply into the research, I have a quote I’d like for you to keep in mind: “It’s only rare if it doesn’t happen to you. It’s common if it does happen to you.” I have personal experience with this. My brother experienced blood clots in his lungs. We might say that it is common because it happened to someone close to me. At the time, he thought he might not make it through the night, but the hospital refused to let him see his sons due to COVID restrictions. These clots happened shortly after he received the booster for the vaccination. The Research Pubmed is a very handy research website where hundreds of thousands of medical research articles have been published openly. We can go to Pubmed and search “Covid-19 vaccine reactions,” and then look at all of the published articles on the topic. As of July 18th, 2022 there are 195 sources. These are all either research or case studies examining adverse reactions or damage caused to people by the vaccine. I’ve pulled 9 or 10 articles, but you can feel free to look at the articles yourself. One article examined vaccine induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, more commonly known as blood clots. These clots can be anywhere, your lungs, veins, brain. The article says that only rare cases have been found. But again, it is only rare if it doesn’t happen to you. Another looked at symptomatic acute myocarditis in children. Children have a much lower mortality rate from COVID, but this article examines healthy adolescents whose hearts became inflamed after receiving the vaccination. A third paper was titled “Neurological Immune-Related Adverse Events After COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review.” It mentioned that 50% of patients who reported a vaccine-related neurological event experienced facial nerve palsy. Others saw demyelination, or the degeneration and decay of parts of the nervous system. If you were already experiencing a demyelinating disease, such as Alzheimer’s, this could mean a worsening of your condition after receiving the vaccination. These are just a few articles. There are a ton of these articles describing the damage to patients after receiving the COVID vaccine. The Catch On top of the research, the authors then go on to dismiss people that are hurt. “... There is little evidence to support a causal relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and adverse neurological events.” This basically means that if you get the vaccine and claim that your condition worsened because of the vaccine, they won’t believe you. They say there isn’t enough evidence. But it only takes one person, one human being to show damage. It doesn’t take millions of dollars and research studies to figure this out when we can just choose to listen to people. Vaccine Effectiveness and Risks Other articles you can find published on Pubmed show that the protection offered by the vaccination was reduced after 6 months. One study reported that antibody levels dropped rapidly only one month after receiving the second dose of the vaccination. People are reporting a wide range of conditions. Facial nerve palsy (as mentioned in a study above) is often viewed as a “non-serious” condition by doctors, but to the patient it could be a very serious condition. Similarly, some children with allergies to cow’s milk would go into anaphylactic shock while receiving the vaccine. Yet the article still urges these at-risk children to receive the vaccination in a setting where they would have medical supervision, rather than having them avoid the risk altogether. Another report showed a connection between the vaccination and myasthenia gravis, a condition in which your muscles lose their ability to function properly. Are Concerns Valid? One article examining neurological side effects of COVID-19 showed increases in headaches, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, clotting, and transverse myelitis. This same article stated, “In conclusion, safety concerns against SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are backed by an increasing number of studies reporting neurological side effects.” Again, this is published on Pubmed, where you can go read this article yourself. All of these articles continue to use the word “rare” in relation to the frequency of these events. But it does not seem rare in my experience. I continue to have an increasing number of patients coming to me with damage similar to what these articles claim to be “rare.” Conclusion So why isn’t this being shown in the media? It’s because the major pharmaceutical corporations who are creating the vaccines have too much influence on the conventional system. Nobody wants to speak up because they want to keep their jobs. This is where people like myself come in. I practice functional medicine. Working with me means looking at your body as a whole to restore your body’s God-given ability to heal itself. If you’re experiencing any kind of condition, related to the vaccination or not, please reach out to me. I’ll be happy to listen to you and work with you to restore you to health.

Low Blood Sugar: Can it be a Problem? If you're monitoring your health, you may be getting congratulated for having low blood pressure. However, did you know that having too low blood pressure can also be a significant problem? In this article, we'll explore the implications of low blood pressure and how it can affect your body's ability to function optimally. The Importance of Good Blood Pressure Your blood pressure plays a crucial role in ensuring that your body functions properly. It's responsible for delivering essential nutrients to your organs and tissues. When your blood pressure is too low , blood may not be getting deep enough into your tissues to deliver these necessary nutrients. This can lead to a range of issues, including fatigue, brain fog, and even poor mitochondrial function. Polytherapy Approach When it comes to improving your health, taking a polytherapy approach is often the best course of action. This approach involves tackling multiple issues simultaneously to achieve optimal results. One of the key principles of polytherapy is to focus on the low-hanging fruit. In other words, you want to address the most straightforward issues first before moving on to more complex ones. Sweet Spot for Blood Pressure While it's essential to maintain a healthy blood pressure, what exactly is considered healthy? The sweet spot for blood pressure is around 120 over 80. You can monitor your blood pressure in the morning and then again after standing up. If your blood pressure is consistently low, it's important to monitor it for an extended period until it normalizes. Live Case Study Let's take a look at a real-life case study. One of my clients is a 71-year-old female who lives outside of the country. On October 19th, her blood pressure went up, and we found a problem that no one else had detected. She was slightly anemic, which was causing her low blood pressure. This anemia was also leading to other issues such as fatigue and brain fog. By addressing her anemia, we were able to improve her blood pressure and overall health significantly. Conclusion Low blood pressure can be just as problematic as high blood pressure. It's essential to monitor your blood pressure and take action if it's consistently low. Focus on the low-hanging fruit first and take a polytherapy approach to ensure optimal results. By doing so, you'll be well on your way to achieving optimal health and wellness. #lowbloodpressure #healthylifestyle #bloodpressure #polytherapy #healthtips #wellness #healthyliving #healthandwellness #anemia #fatigue

Post-COVID Syndrome The lungs are most affected by COVID-19, and the virus could leave some symptoms several weeks after recovery. These lingering effects are usually referred to as ‘long-hauler’ symptoms and can be prevalent across all age groups. However, obvious effects of COVID after recovery could affect older (40+) adults than young, healthy people. Common long hauler symptoms post-COVID The most common symptoms experienced after COVID are: - Fatigue - Shortness of breath - Cough - Chest pain - Joint pain - Cognitive problems (brain fog) - Poor concentration - Depression - Muscle issues - Headaches - Fevers (intermittent or long-lasting) - Rapid heartbeat It’s worth noting that these symptoms may not be evident in all people recovering from COVID. Some cases of people recovering from COVID may show two or more of these symptoms for several weeks. Other long-hauler effects could stay on for months if not addressed immediately. Rare cases of unaddressed long-hauler effects, according to the WHO , may cause; - Bereavement - Isolation - Mental health problems - Drug abuse and substance use disorders - Heightened anxiety, and - Neurological complications Working out a method to handle the after-effects of COVID is vital to avoid falling into the virus’ grasp again. 3 Things You Should Do to Ease Your Recovery from COVID 1. Nebulize 2. Regulate Your Blood Pressure Your blood pressure should be balanced if you want to stand a chance getting an easy recovery from COVID . Low blood pressure doesn’t really help your COVID recovery. The optimal range is 120/80. LOW blood pressure is a problem with recovering because you can’t get enough blood, oxygen and nutrients into your tissues. Use a blood pressure cuff to check your readings twice every day (once in the morning and evening). Getting your blood pressure in an acceptable range keeps you from falling into any end of the spectrum of COVID symptoms. 3. Take the Right Supplements Research suggests that supplements like Vitamin C, D, Zinc, and melatonin may be helpful against COVID-19. Taking the right supplements should help speed up your recovery. Findings from this study list some vitamins and supplements ideal to boost your immune system and prevent oxidation: 1. Acai berry 2. Andrographis 3. Astragalus 4. B Complex vitamins 5. Curcumin 6. Echinacea 7. Elderberry 8. Garlic 9. Licorice root 10. Selenium Menstrual Cycles and COVID COVID-19 infection could lead to heightened stress and anxiety in 30+ year old females. Stress can directly affect the timing of women’s menstrual cycles by interfering with their HPO (hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian) axes. Pandemic stress, COVID-symptoms, lockdown fatigue, and other issues could lead to shifted menstrual cycles. Fatigue Pre and Post-COVID Fatigue could be the first symptom someone notices before coming down hard with COVID-19. Sustained fatigue is another symptom seen in people who have recovered from COVID after its incubation period. Most effects associated with fatigue before and after COVID are: - Blurry vision - Sleepiness - Dizziness - Hallucinations - Headaches - Low attention span - Loss of appetite - Low motivation - Irritability and moodiness - Muscle weakness - Poor concentration - Poor hand-eye coordination - Reduced immune responses - Memory problems - Slow responses - Sore or achy muscles It’s vital to seek medical assistance at any time when you don’t feel too well after recovery from COVID. Quick support from a medical practitioner could help overcome some lingering symptoms associated with COVID fatigue. Iron Deficiency and COVID People with iron deficiency at an anemic or pre-anemic phase stand a higher risk of experiencing slow recovery from COVID. Older people with underlying medical issues coupled with iron deficiency need extra care to overcome coronavirus. Iron deficiency in older people suffering from COVID must be addressed. Iron acts in an antioxidant capacity and will be depleted during recovery from coronavirus. Securing the right medical assistance is vital to keep your immune system active against coronavirus-related symptoms. Conclusion COVID-19 has taken medical science by storm and continues to evade cutting-edge technology with its ability to evolve. But there’s one thing you must know – COVID-19 is not a death sentence. The steps you take after recovering from COVID determine how well you’ll handle its long hauler effects. Adopting a single therapy to recover from COVID’s after-effects isn’t a great idea. It’s best you employ a poly-therapy approach to beat COVID’s lingering symptoms once and for all!