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In this video, I’m going to show you how to make natural toothpaste to help eliminate tartar and prevent it from coming back. Tartar is a calcified, pale, yellow, hard substance that accumulates on your teeth. It can lead to gingivitis as well as bad breath. Tartar is made up of a colony of bacteria that survives in something called a biofilm. Biofilms contain bacteria, fungi, yeast, and candida. Tartar biofilms ferment carbohydrates in your mouth and release lactic acid, which can leach away your calcium and cause cavities. Many ancient cultures used natural toothpaste, but these recipes were very abrasive and wore down the teeth. This homemade toothpaste recipe is far more gentle yet still effective at removing plaque. To make this toothpaste, combine the following ingredients: •3 drops of either clove oil, peppermint oil, or cinnamon oil, or a pinch of turmeric powder •¼ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide •¼ teaspoon baking soda •¼ teaspoon raw honey or manuka honey •½ cup water Mix these ingredients and brush your teeth with the mixture using a soft bristle toothbrush twice per day. Vitamin K2 has also shown promising results in removing and preventing tartar buildup. DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://vibrantblueoils.com/essential... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16297...

In this podcast, we’re going to look at some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice and how they can be used to make an effective, natural liver cleanser. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is the main source of its benefits. Apple cider vinegar can help combat insulin resistance and make you more sensitive to insulin. When you’re more insulin-sensitive, you have better blood sugar, better cognitive function, less stored fat in the liver, and less inflammation. Apple cider vinegar also helps reduce oxidative stress and can slow free radical damage. It helps you store glycogen in the liver, which helps with exercise and stamina. Apple cider vinegar improves digestion and can decrease bloating and appetite. Fairchild’s Apple Cider Vinegar is a great option because it’s organic and not diluted. Organic apple cider vinegar is the best choice, and “the mother” is not always necessary. Lemon juice has potent anti-inflammatory properties and is packed full of antioxidants. You can juice a lemon or blend the whole lemon for even more benefits. Lemon contains citric acid, which prevents kidney stones and supports your cells’ mitochondria. Lemons have a powerful hepatoprotective effect and can help reduce liver enzymes, especially after drinking alcohol. Research suggests that lemons can help decrease fat in your liver and help correct cholesterol imbalances. Lemon is also effective against free radical damage and oxidative stress. To make a simple, natural liver cleanser, combine 12 to 16 ounces of water, one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Drink the mixture with a straw to protect your teeth. If you experience burning in your stomach or suspect that you have an ulcer, don’t drink this—instead, focus on natural ways to heal your ulcer first. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Today, we’re going to look at seventeen different superfoods and the nutritional deficiencies they can help fix. We’re going to examine the deficiency, the symptoms, and the superfood solution! 1. Scaly, flaky skin •Caused by an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency or by consuming excess omega-6 fatty acids •Increase cod liver oil, fish oil, or salmon 2. Eyelid twitching and general twitching •Calcium deficiency caused by alkalosis •Drink one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water a few times a day 3. Pink toothbrush after brushing your teeth •Mild case of scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) •Consume bell peppers or raw sauerkraut 4. Panic attacks •Related to a vitamin B1 deficiency •Take nutritional yeast 5. Constipation •Take castor oil 6. Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction •Caused by a zinc deficiency •Consume more oysters or red meat 7. Bruising •Vitamin K1 deficiency •Add more dark, leafy green vegetables to your diet 8. Menopausal symptoms •You need more cholesterol to build hormones •Consume more grass-fed butter 9. Anemia •Vitamin B12 or an iron deficiency •Consume more grass-fed, grass-finished beef liver or red meat 10. Muscle loss •Caused by consuming junk food and other foods low in amino acids •Consume more red meat 11. Slow thyroid (hypothyroid) •Low selenium •Eat one Brazil nut each day 12. Insomnia •Magnesium deficiency •Add more spinach and almonds to your diet 13. Can’t see in the dark/night blindness •Vitamin A deficiency •Consume whole pasture-raised, organic eggs 14. Lower back pain •Vitamin D deficiency •Take cod liver oil (also provides vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids) 15. Puffy eyes •Potassium deficiency •Consume avocado and decrease carbs 16. Prolonged muscle soreness •Vitamin E deficiency •Consume raw sunflower seeds and leafy green vegetables 17. General weakness •Sodium deficiency •Add more Himalayan sea salt to your diet

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the absolute worst food for your heart! Here are some of the side effects: •Primary driver of heart disease •Creates inflammation inside the arteries •Consumption directly correlates with heart disease •Creates oxidative LDL inside your arteries •Increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome •Causes lipid peroxidation •Increases the risk of clotting •Creates oxidative stress This food is an industrial product that is heated five times, contains added chemicals, and is devoid of anything living at all. The food we’re talking about is seed oil! Vegetable oil is one of the most commonly used seed oils and isn’t really made of vegetables at all. Seed oils are generally composed of corn, cottonseed, canola, or soy oil. Vegetable oil is an unsaturated fatty acid, so it’s very unstable and susceptible to oxidation. Light, air, oxygen, and temperature can all cause seed oils to oxidize. Seed oils are in so many of our foods. They’re used in cooking but also used in salad dressings, condiments, and in almost all ultra-processed foods. Most of the information available to the public tells us that polyunsaturated fatty acids (seed oils/PUFAs) are not bad for us. Two popular studies on PUFAs are The Finnish Mental Hospital Study and The Los Angeles Veterans Administration Study. Both of these studies have several flaws. They weren’t randomized, and there were many other variables, like participants on medications and those who smoked. Check labels to avoid seed oil consumption. Condiments and salad dressings often contain seed oils, so opt for versions without, or you can even make your own. Use butter, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and lard for cooking instead of seed oils. Seed oils are too high in omega-6 fatty acids. Typically, you want a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. When omega-6 fatty acids are too high, it can cause inflammation and other issues. DATA: https://www.zeroacre.com/white-papers... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24144...

Today, we’re going to take a look at how salt can effectively get rid of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and mold in the body. Salt causes water to move out of the cell, eliminating these pathogens through dehydration. Salt thins mucus with this same mechanism. Salt removes water from the mucus, making it thinner so that it can be more easily expelled from the body. To eliminate mucus using salt, dissolve a teaspoon of sea salt (not table salt) in a glass of water. Drink or gargle the salt water. This exposes the mouth and throat to salt, which helps to get rid of mucus, improves immunity, and strengthens the autonomic nervous system. You can also use diluted apple cider vinegar. This changes the pH and helps kill microbes. A Neti pot uses nasal irrigation to gently send a stream of diluted salt water through your sinuses, helping to thin the mucus. If you have a constant post-nasal drip, you may have a fungal infection or mold issue going on in your sinuses, and cutting sugar from your diet may help. You can also use a humidifier with a saltwater solution while you sleep. A humidifier turns liquid into vapor, allowing you to inhale the salt water. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, can also be beneficial. If none of these remedies seem to be working, an ear infection could be the source of your mucus. In this case, try putting four to five drops of saltwater directly into each ear. You can try the same thing with diluted apple cider vinegar or use one drop of garlic oil in each ear. Vitamin D supports your immune system and helps prevent mucus. Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with enlarged tonsils, sinus allergies, sinus mucus, and ear infections. Try taking 20,000 to 50,000 IU of vitamin D once per week to address mucus. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34726... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speleot... https://vitamindwiki.com/Middle+ear+i... https://vitamindwiki.com/Chronic+tons...

We’re going to look at some of the causes of trigeminal neuralgia and potential remedies. There are two types of trigeminal neuralgia. Type 1 trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by unilateral, sudden, brief, shooting, or stabbing pain. It can reoccur every two seconds to two minutes from twice a day to 200 times per day. Type 2 trigeminal neuralgia is described as achy and chronic rather than intense. Research has found associations between polyunsaturated fatty acids and several chronic diseases, including trigeminal neuralgia. Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are highly inflammatory and are a large part of the average diet. Research involving cadavers showed that many people who had trigeminal neuralgia also had certain viruses known to infect the ganglion (nerve bundles). The following viruses have been associated with trigeminal neuralgia: •Herpes virus (HHV6) •Shingles •Epstein-Barr virus •Cytomegaloviruses These viruses are considered latent viruses because they go in and out of remission. Extract from shiitake mushrooms, known as AHCC, high doses of vitamin D3 combined with zinc, berberine, and stress reduction can help put these viruses back into remission. PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) + Luteolin can support your nerve tissue directly and target inflammation. DMSO is another powerful and penetrative anti-inflammatory that has been used to decrease phantom pain, post-operative pain, post-traumatic pain, and trigeminal neuralgia. There’s an amazing technique that can reduce trigeminal neuralgia pain very quickly. It’s not a permanent fix, but I've seen it work to relieve pain in about 70% of cases. Try the following technique for instant trigeminal neuralgia pain relief: 1. Isolate where the pain is coming from 2. Locate the mirror image on the opposite side of the body 3. Massage the area on the opposite side of the body (you should notice tenderness) 4. Check the bad side to determine changes to your pain level 5. Continue until your pain is manageable SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3HiQByw DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/4/1193 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

In this video, we’re going to talk about the foods to eat and avoid for optimal liver health. The liver removes toxins from the body, turning them into harmless water-soluble particles. The liver can have three main problems affecting its function: a fatty liver, inflammation of the liver, and scar tissue or cirrhosis of the liver. Among many other things, the liver helps: •Turn ammonia into urea •Buffer/regulate hormones •Convert thyroid hormone T4 to T3 •Support growth hormone and IGF-1 •Activate vitamin D •Produce bile •Store glycogen •Support immune function Alcohol and excessive sugar intake negatively affect your liver function, as well as the following: 1. Soy protein isolates 2. Seed oils 3. High-fructose corn syrup 4. Refined starches 5. Glucose syrup Ultra-processed foods are very damaging to the liver. Keep your liver healthy by eating whole foods and avoiding GMO foods, heavily processed foods, and synthetic ingredients. Incorporate the following foods into your diet to support the health and function of your liver: 1. Healthy fats (olive oil, MCT oil, grass-fed butter) 2. Fatty fish (wild-caught) 3. Organic pasture-raised eggs 4. Leafy green vegetables 5. Cruciferous vegetables 6. Probiotic foods 7. Grass-fed meat There are two incredible supplements that can help reverse liver damage. Tocotrienols are a type of vitamin E that provides excellent support for your liver. Tudca is a type of bile salt that can help prevent the build-up of bile. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

In this podcast, we’re going to look at the causes of nocturia and the best natural solutions. Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night when you should be sleeping, and it can interfere with your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Nocturia is usually said to be caused by a bladder infection, a kidney infection, prostate issues, or aging. People with nocturia are not typically urinating a full bladder of urine. This means there must be an issue with the sensors in the bladder or the valve of the bladder. If there’s too much sugar in the blood, a phenomenon known as osmotic diuresis can occur. This causes excess sugar and water to be excreted, which is why diabetics and people who are obese are at an increased risk for nocturia. If you have sleep apnea, you are also at an increased risk for nocturia. Insulin resistance is the leading cause of obesity, diabetes, and sleep apnea, all of which lead to nocturia. Research has shown that insulin resistance itself can cause nocturia. The best way to address nocturia is to fix insulin resistance. To do this, stop snacking at night and work towards eliminating snacking altogether. Cut down your carb intake to less than 30 grams per day and do intermittent fasting. To speed things up, try consuming one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals and exercise regularly. For more related topics, check out Dr. Berg's official website: https://drbrg.co/4aLxDyk DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24088... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://journals.physiology.org/doi/f...

Today, we’re going to take a look at vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. Vitamin B1 is intimately involved with the function of the mitochondria, so if you’re deficient, low energy is one of the first symptoms. The more carbs and sugar you consume, the more B1 you need. This is because vitamin B1 is necessary to burn glucose. Even on a ketogenic diet, you'll still burn glucose for certain functions of the body. Vitamin B1 is water soluble, so it isn't stored in the body for long periods. This makes it easier to become deficient. B1 is also important for the myelin sheath—the coating on your nerves. B1 is crucial for the proper function of the autonomic nervous system and specifically affects the vagus nerve. The following conditions and symptoms are related to a deficiency in vitamin B1: •Gastroparesis (slow digestive system) •GERD •Peripheral neuropathy •Regurgitation of bile •Excessive sweating or no sweating at all •Excessive tears or no tears at all •Dizziness when standing up •Irritability •Low tolerance for stress •Trouble regulating body temperature •Increased pulse rate If you have a more severe B1 deficiency, you might experience the following: •Enlarged heart •Edema •Confusion •Memory loss •Nystagmus •Ataxia •Hearing loss •Sleep apnea •Trouble breathing Avoid synthetic B1, which is sometimes made with hydrochloric acid, acetone, ammonia, and coal tar. Allithiamine and benfotiamine are the two best options for vitamin B1 supplements. Drugs can also affect the absorption of vitamin B1. Metformin, diuretics, and certain antibiotics can lead to vitamin B1 deficiency. Low magnesium can affect vitamin B1 absorption as well. Download the Summary of ALL the Functions of Vitamin B1: https://drbrg.co/3tGUuu0

Today, I’m going to tell you how you can easily get rid of puffy eyes. Puffy eyes are also referred to as eye bags or periorbital edema. Puffy eyes are often treated medically with steroids, antihistamines, and other medications. Cucumbers and undereye patches can provide temporary relief but do not solve the problem. High levels of sodium can cause puffy eyes, and the kidneys are often involved, but the root cause of puffy eyes is too much sugar in the bloodstream. When you have too much sugar in your bloodstream, you also have too much insulin in your bloodstream. This can eventually lead to insulin resistance and cause your body to retain sodium. After long periods of excessive sugar consumption, your kidneys can become overloaded. This often shows up in the eyelids before other parts of the body. Excessive sugar consumption causes fluid retention and sodium retention along with the following: •Decreased potassium •Activation of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) •Increased renin If you want to get rid of puffy eyes, you need to remove the sugar from your diet. You should also increase your potassium intake. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at some of the amazing health benefits you’ll experience if you eliminate sugar from your diet for two weeks. The following side effects can occur in as little as two weeks without sugar: •Slimmer face (less round/puffy) •Less puffy eyelids •Reduced belly fat •No more carb cravings •Decreased hunger/more satisfaction after meals •Improved mood •Improved attention and focus (mental clarity) •No more fluid retention •Decreased pain and inflammation •Decreased bloating and abdominal pain •Improved sleep quality •More relaxation/decreased adrenal stress •Improved skin When avoiding sugar, you also need to avoid refined starches, which can be even worse than sugar! Refined starches go through a refining process known as hydrolysis, which breaks the starches down. This process causes a more significant effect on your blood sugar than sugar itself. For example, maltodextrin has a glycemic index between 110 and 136, while sugar and glucose have a glycemic index of 65 and 100, respectively. Maltodextrin is found in countless food products, including certain health food products. If maltodextrin is added to a food product at less than .5 grams per serving size, manufacturers can claim that the product does not contain carbohydrates. If the manufacturer uses a hydrolyzation process, they can also claim that the product contains zero grams of sugar! This means that many people are unknowingly consuming hidden sugars. While dietary sugar consumption is going down, the percentage of ultra-processed food consumption is on the rise. The good news is that there are healthy alternatives that are tasty too! Just be sure to look closely at the labels on the products you buy to avoid consuming excess sugar. DATA: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la... https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/... Keto Granola from the podcast: https://amzn.to/3TOf8TH Download the File Here: https://drbrg.co/3tEwXtF

SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4aI2z2g Let’s talk about what would happen if you added cereal to your breakfast every morning. Years of consuming cereal can have serious impacts on your health. Cereal contains hidden sugar, starch, and carbohydrates. Certain starches and carbohydrates can affect your blood sugar levels even more than sugar can. Many people think cereal is healthy because it contains whole grains. However, sugar, combined with protein in whole grains, can lead to a myriad of health concerns. Whole grains also contain gluten, and many people have either an allergy or intolerance to it. Phytic acid in whole grains blocks mineral absorption. The synthetic vitamins in cereal are also completely different from vitamins in nature. Not to mention that the sugar in the cereal will nullify the effects of the synthetic vitamins. Many types of cereal contain ingredients that are GMO, as well as artificial colorings and preservatives. Cereal is ultra-processed junk food. Here are the top issues that can arise if you consume cereal for breakfast every day for just a month: • Prediabetes • Exhaustion • Morning grogginess • Irritability • Depression • Anxiety • Arthritis • Brain fog • Weight gain • Fatty liver

SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3NOo9bw What will happen if you cut sugar out of your diet for thirty days? Let’s talk about it. Metabolic flexibility is a term used to describe how smoothly and efficiently your cells can adapt to utilize and burn fuel like fat, ketones, or glucose. When you’re metabolically inflexible, this transition is very dysfunctional. Your ability to burn fat in a fasting state will be very difficult. If you can’t lose weight when fasting or exercising, this could be why. Metabolic inflexibility can lead to diabetes, obesity, loss of muscle protein, and chronic illnesses. It can also cause irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and hunger. When you try to fast, you won’t feel very good, and you’ll miss out on certain benefits if you’re not metabolically flexible. Insulin resistance is at the heart of this problem. Insulin controls whether you burn fat or not. If someone is metabolically inflexible, they have insulin resistance. Insulin tells the body not to burn fat and to store fat instead. On the flip side, metabolic flexibility is really insulin sensitivity, and there are ways to make the body more metabolically flexible or insulin sensitive. When you become more metabolically flexible, you’ll be able to fast for longer without hunger or cravings, burn fat, and burn sugar more efficiently. How to transition your body into a state of metabolic flexibility and insulin sensitivity: 1. Eat less frequently 2. Eat fewer carbohydrates 3. Eat sufficient amounts of fat, but not excessive amounts of fat 4. Try exercise snacking (do short bouts of exercise throughout the day) If you do these things for thirty days, it could have a significant positive impact on improving your metabolic flexibility and your overall health. DATA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randle_... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/...

SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3H7eFo6 Today, I’m going to cover the best ways to get rid of belly fat, central fat, or mid-section fat. Belly fat or visceral fat is fat that is outside of the fat cells—it’s in the organs, especially the liver. If you have belly fat, you have a fatty liver. Insulin resistance is what leads to fat on the liver to begin with. Insulin is a fat-storing hormone, and it prevents weight loss. Cortisol is another hormone that can make it difficult to lose weight. How to get rid of stubborn belly fat fast: 1. Reduce stress and support sleep by doing aerobic exercise (long walks or physical work). Burn fat by doing high-intensity interval training without overtraining (two to three times a week). 2. Get your body into ketosis. Reduce the amount of carbohydrates and sugar in your diet. 3. Don’t consume excess dietary fat, but don’t go on a low-fat diet either. Don’t consume less than 75 grams of fat per day. 4. Support your liver. Consume apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar mixed into 12 oz. of water). Take milk thistle and berberine. 5. Do OMAD (one meal a day). Intermittent fasting is the most important thing for fast weight loss and to support a healthy body. Consume red meat several times a week when you do consume meals. 6. Stay aware of what works and what doesn’t. Evaluate your environment, create healthy habits, and stay consistent. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31610...

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about what to eat to support the health of your arteries. First, let’s take a look at the foods and substances that can lead to heart disease in the first place. Heart problems begin in the endothelial layer of your arteries—the permeable membrane that lines your vascular system and lymphatic system. Inflammation is induced when the endothelial layer of your arteries is exposed to the following: •Stress •Sugar •Refined carbohydrates •Seed oils (canola, soy, corn) •Chronic alcohol use •Chronic smoking habits The Coronary Artery Calcification Test (CAC test) and the Heart Rate Variability test are excellent predictors of mortality by assessing damage in your cardiovascular system. You can also measure the small-dense particle size of LDL, test your homocysteine levels, and test for the MTHFR gene. Fortunately, there are foods that can help clean out your arteries and undo cardiovascular damage. Here are nine foods that can unclog and support the health of your arteries: 1. Omega-3 from salmon, sardines, other fatty fish, and cod liver 2. Extra virgin olive oil 3. Dark leafy greens 4. Authentic parmesan cheese (Parmigiano) 5. Nutritional yeast (non-fortified) 6. Raw sauerkraut 7. Almonds 8. Liver 9. Grass-fed red meat DATA: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/he...