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Protein, Protein Powders, and Gelatin
Posted In: Membership Q&A…man and woman, and how does that compare to athletes or regular gym goers? Protein powders are an easy way for people to get in a filling, high-protein smoothie for breakfast. Collagen powder is also commonly used in smoothies, but what about gelatin? Bone broth has been healing for my clients willing to make it. I wonder if gelatin can be used therapeutically as well. Also, do you have protein powder recommendations that would be suitable for tho…
Gaining Weight After Cancer Treatment
Posted In: Membership Q&A…My client with cancer has been doing quite well through his chemo and radiation over the last two months. He is finished with treatment and has lost 12 pounds, which is a minor miracle given that his mouth, tongue, and throat are very scorched/blistered. He is working with me to regain some weight and get on the road to better health. I wondered what your suggestion would be for a high-calorie protein powder that he can add to his shakes….
Raising Protein and Cholesterol in Pregnancy
Posted In: Membership Q&A…I understand that pregnant women need more protein, but how much? Is 4 oz of animal protein for lunch and dinner and a protein shake enough? My client is hungry all day long and even wakes up to eat. Before her pregnancy, we were already working on increasing her protein. Her LDL and triglycerides are consistently low, so I’d also love to help her address this with food….
Arsenic and Rice
Posted In: Membership Q&A…My question is about arsenic in our food, especially rice, because it is a common ingredient in protein powders that we may recommend to our patients (rice protein). Some rice protein powder brands tested have contained much more than the safe limit of arsenic per serving. Do you think this is a concern?…
Chronic Post Nasal Drip: Missing a Simple Solution?
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…r making oatmeal, or a mix of hemp, flax, and chia seeds instead of a whey protein powder for a smoothie). Most of the time, clients will experience palpable or complete relief and be readily convinced of the need to avoid these foods long-term. If they are resistant and need more validation, however, then I recommend suggesting a formal reintroduction trial of the foods. That is, consuming two moderately-sized servings of dairy foods twice a day…
Fat Myths, Saturated Fat, Milk, Protein, Cancer, and Bone Broth
Posted In: Membership Q&A…now your thoughts. While Sally Fallon recommends a diet of full fat animal protein, she also says in her book, ” any discussion of meat eating should include the observation that temporary abstinence from animal products has been traditionally valued as cleansing and healing” … “that meatless diets often prove beneficial in the treatment of cancer and other diseases such as arthritis, kidney problems and gout. But problems can arise when the pract…
Ideal Amounts of Protein, Fat, and Carbs
Posted In: Membership Q&AA client came in with a list of questions from his wife. I’m not sure how to answer this and I thought it would be a good question for our group: 1. What are good daily amounts for the following: total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar? 2. How does cholesterol differ from fats? Something can contain 10 grams of fat but states it has no cholesterol. 3. Where can one find basic information like this? Can you recom…
Weight Loss Stymied: A Case Study
Posted In: Membership Q&A…ods I’ve advised. Her diet was pretty healthy before but lacked sufficient protein and healthy fat. We’ve added animal protein, avocados, nuts, and seeds, and she’s not losing weight. She is 42 years old.When we checked her labs, this is what stood out: Vitamin D is 30 (she takes 2,000 per day) TSH is .91 Free T3 is 2.6 Ferritin is 21 MCV is 96 B12 424 She is resisting trying iron supplementation because it caused constipation when she used it dur…
Leaky brains?
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…nts that contain denatured or free amino acids. One size does not fit all! Protein powders, l-glutamine, collagen, gelatin (esp. if it’s “hydrolyzed”), bouillon/broth… These may be an issue for some clients. I have had other, prior clients find that dairy foods in general bothered them in this way. Most of us know that some individuals are very sensitive neurologically to monosodium glutamate and its many derivatives for this same reason (e.g. any…
Celiac Disease in an 8-Year Old
Posted In: Membership Q&AI am working with an 8 year old client with celiac disease. He was diagnosed about six months ago and in addition to going gluten-free, the family is trying to get more calories into him due to weight loss issues. When I came on board his diet was pretty bad – a lot of ice cream and milkshakes, pancakes and processed gluten-free foods. We have spent months trying to incorporate fruits and vegetables into his eating plan, as well as cutting out th…
Case Study: Vegan client with extreme fatigue
Posted In: Membership Q&A…n the evening, I will eat some nuts or air popped popcorn with only garlic powder and perhaps a very small amount of sea salt. I had given up all oil, salt, and sugar for a few years but recently started putting a little salt back in but very little and very seldom. A few times recently I have put a teaspoon of coconut oil in my smoothie but have ended up with heartburn. I also have a glass of red wine from time to time. She also shared some labs…
Vegan with Hair Loss and Looks 10 Years Older
Posted In: Membership Q&A…tolerance and experiencing relief since being vegan Her diet is mostly whole foods, but low-fat and high fruit Her breakfast is a smoothie with plant fusion protein powder and tons of fruit She feels satiated by her food even though it seems very low in fat and protein…
GastroIntestinal Distress Case Study: IBS, Fructose Intolerance, and SIBO
Posted In: Membership Q&A…d: HIGH at 5.8 mg/dl HDL: HIGH ( a good thing!) WBC: low side at 5.2 Total Protein: low side at 6.7 I’m assuming that IgG testing and a Metametrix stool test will provide us with important information, especially understanding what time of bacterial overgrowth may be present. Due to her low WBC, I think that supplementing with B12 may be beneficial for her. Due to her low total protein, maybe digestive enzymes too? The doctor told her to keep a pr…
Creatine and Creatine Kinase
Posted In: Membership Q&A…I’ve heard you mention creatine in a few OCCs, and I was wondering if you could share more about the benefits….
Support During Conventional Cancer Treatment
Posted In: Membership Q&AI have just started working with a 52-year-old man who has just been diagnosed with tongue cancer. He is currently going through radiation. He has about 10 minutes every day for 40 days and then will have a couple of rounds of chemotherapy. His prognosis is good because it was caught relatively early. He didn’t have any significant health issues before this. Now, however, he has lost all sense of taste. His priority is to stay as fit as possible…
Greens Superfood Powder recommendations
Posted In: Membership Q&A…What were the greens powders you recommend in the supplements 101 course? I would love a high quality go to list to give clients when they ask. Thanks, Tracy!…
Parkinson’s Disease
Posted In: Membership Q&A…I have a client with Parkinson’s disease. She is 65 years old and retired. Her lifestyle and food choices are pretty good: organic food, fresh air, and exercising to some degree. Please advise me on how else I could help her. Thanks!…
Case Study: Avid Runner, IBS, Low Ferritin
Posted In: Membership Q&AI have a new 21-year-old client. She is a senior in college and has been a competitive runner since middle school. She was on a scholarship for running but had to quit due to fatigue and worsening ferritin levels. She has suboptimal serum iron levels, and her ferritin levels ranged from 7-25 ng/ml, even though she was taking iron three times a day. She also has IBS-D symptoms and has done an endoscopy and colonoscopy, both of which were clear. Sh…
Case Study: Osteoporosis and Hypertension
Posted In: Membership Q&A…lucose 85 sodium 144 (top of the range) potassium 3.9 (low in range) total protein 7.1 albumin 4.5 globulin 2.6 alkaline phosphatse 48 AST 31 ALT 39 vit D 25 HbA1c 5.7 (4.8 – 5.6) WBC 3.7 (3.4 – 10.8) MCV 92 chol tot. 198 trigs 39 HDL 91 VLDL 8 LDL 99 Homocysteine 7.4 (0.0 – 15) free T4 1.59 (0.82 – 1.77) TSH 5.04 H (0.45 – 4.50) !! Here’s what I’m thinking and I’d love your input: 1. Her immune system needs support (will add zinc and vit D; she’s…
Case Study: Elevated Liver Enzymes
Posted In: Membership Q&A…lion teas daily – dandyblend and regular dandelion tea. I know these are supposed to help the liver, but I am wondering if they are hurting Literally, there is not much to do with her diet – GF, DF, but she does take whey protein powder. Whole food, organic, no coffee, no alcohol, etc… I am having her go to her internist, but in the meantime, any thoughts? Should I suggest Sylimarin? How do these reflect Phase I vs Phase II liver detox?…
Iron Absorption, Anemia, and Iron-Supplement-Constipation
Posted In: Membership Q&AI have a young client who has had a long-standing issue with anemia and resulting fatigue. She eats a pretty varied diet, including some meat. She reports that iron supplementation hasn’t seemed to help much in the past, but she can’t recall what exactly she took or how much. She has some other mineral insufficiencies, so I’m questioning low stomach acid, but she doesn’t have digestive symptoms, and she isn’t taking a proton pump inhibitor. She a…
Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach acid
Posted In: Membership Q&A…Is there a test that measures stomach acid? What are the reasons someone has low stomach acid? Is there a way to improve it without medication or supplements?…
Organic Food, Wheat, and Glyphosate: Surprising Interconnectedness?
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…that the immune system is programmed to react more aggressively to gluten protein in most people because it is “sticky” and draws more attention from our sentinel cells. We also know that gluten promotes intestinal permeability in the guts of many people by promoting higher secretion of a protein called zonulin. This intestinal permeability is a critical factor in triggering autoimmune disease and greater environmental sensitivity. There are many…
History of Eating Disorders
Posted In: Membership Q&AI have a client who has a history of eating disorders (both bulimia and anorexia for about ten years). She was binging and purging at that time, as well as using laxatives. She tells me at different times in her life, she would go from one extreme (starving herself/exercising excessively) to the other (binging/purging/laxative abuse). She had a heart scare (arrhythmia), which led her to stop cold turkey. She is unaware of any damage or residual e…
Dry skin, hair, and brittle nails. And No testing.
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…essfully); solubilized keratin is also another option in this vein. Beyond protein, pay particular attention to mineral status, especially zinc for all three of these tissues. This is a great general article for more nutritional insight on various specific abnormalities for nails in particular. I can also speak from personal experience on this one; my own nails were terribly brittle until I realized just how low my cellular was zinc was – even wit…
Apple Cider Vinegar vs. HCl with Pepsin
Posted In: Membership Q&AI have been reading various replies from you regarding digestive support and you mention adding apple cider vinegar (ACV). Preferably in the middle of the meal? How much should be taken? Am I correct in the middle of the meal is best, at the end of the meal is second best? How does taking the vinegar compare to taking the HCl with Pepsin (HCLP) for digestion? When or why do you recommend one over the other? Should the person be taking the apple c…
Case Study: Typical 66 y/o (?) and Labwork Pearls
Posted In: Membership Q&AI just got some blood work from a 66-year old woman, good athlete, healthy weight, pretty good diet, she feels well. Her doctor said that everything is fine, and she loves this doctor. S he takes Lipitor, Synthroid, Co Q 10, Vit. D, Calcium and Magnesium, and a multi-vitamin. I am very concerned about her blood sugar, among other things: Glucose 105 BUN 15 Ca 8.7 Na 144 K 4.1 Cl 107 Co2 30 Creat 0.8 eGFR 69 Cholesterol 207 HDL 93 Trig 83 LDL calc…
Interpreting Blood Markers: A Case Study
Posted In: Membership Q&A…glycemic, 100% gluten-free, and nearly grain-free. She now eats much more protein, cooks mostly at home, and chooses healthier fats (cut out all refined “vegetable oils” and trans fats). HbA1c 5.1 HDL 60 LDL is 47 (historically low) Triglycerides are 105 (historically 35-40, so this is a significant change) Some other interesting trends: RBC 3.96, 4.24, 4.04 Hematocrit 35.2; 40; 40.1 Hemoglobin 11.4; 13.6; 13.5 MCV 88.7, 94.5, 99.2 MCH 28.9, 32.1…
Puzzle Piecing Practice with “Everyday” Labs
Posted In: Membership Q&A…3, Free 2.8 (rr: 2.3-4.2) Vit D 88 Ferritin 28 Vit B12 473 Vit A, serum 39 Protein 6.3 Albumin 4 Sodium 137 Potassium 4 RBC 4.13 WBC 3.9 Platelets 212 RBC Zinc 8.2 Iron, Total 255 Iron Binding Capacity 291 % Saturation 77 Homocysteine 6.9 MCV 94.4 EBV Viral capsid (VCA) Ab (IgG) >5.00 Supplements, she is taking D 5000, B12 eod, Prescript Assist probiotic, zinc, bile salts, cod liver oil, Vit C 500 2x/day, Garden of Life multivitamin, DigestZymes (…
Prostate Cancer Support
Posted In: Membership Q&A…timal limits, but he does have low B12 – so we’ve added a B complex. He is 5’ 9” and 213 lbs. Here is my current plan: Low to no sugar, and processed grains Increase vegetables Less animal protein Anti-inflammatory herbs such as Meriva curcumin Vitamin D3/K2 to raise his vitamin D to over 50 Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated….
Intestinal Permeability: the AutoImmune Connection
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…in found in many common grains especially wheat – can trigger release of a protein in the human gut called zonulin which actually causes leaky gut. Full gluten elimination from the diet and healing the leaky gut can be very powerful ways to break the cycle of intestinal permeability in our clients with AI disorders. It’s critical for these clients to understand that the elimination must be complete (cold-turkey!) in order to yield results. That’s…
Supporting an HIV-Positive Client
Posted In: Membership Q&A…ycemic diet to help his fitness goals. I’m sure the testosterone doesn’t help.. in fact, he admitted that he often feels “strung-out” on them and revved up, but they are helping with the muscle definition. He usually relies on soy for protein and limits his fish to about 2-3 per week. He’s been eating this way for about 7 years and loves it. Any suggestions are appreciated. I thought this gentleman’s health history might perk some interest for the…
Anemia Dynamics and Labwork
Posted In: Membership Q&A…but then said she feels it works better to use it when she is forced to eat late at night or as she describes a day when she is feeling digestion may be slow. Folate 11.8 ( 5.7-20) Iron 109 (50 – 170) Ferritin 98 (10 – 291 ) ALT 14 ( 0 – 49 ) Albumin looked fine Total protein 7.0 HbA1c 5.3% My gut says there is something in the background here, and that’s why I just wanted to be proactive. Should I have asked for fasting insulin? She has also don…
Osteoarthritis, Joint Damage, and Re-building?
Posted In: Membership Q&AIn Disease 101, you talk about osteoarthritis oftentimes being caused by inflammation in the gut and more specifically, because of food sensitivities. In these cases, however, if a lot of damage has already been done and cartilage has broken down, is it really possible for the body to rebuild the cartilage? I have a client who is in his 50s with a labor-intensive job. As a result, he is not surprised that certain joints are giving him trouble, an…
Helping Patients and Clients Upgrade Their Food Choices
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…ing is to make sure it contains all three macronutrients – fats, carbs and protein – to provide satiety and blood glucose stability. Here is just a small sampling of snacks suggested by SAFM students pairing protein and fat with a fruit or a vegetable: pistachios & strawberries olives & baby bell peppers hummus & carrot sticks guacamole & crudité hard-boiled egg & grape tomatoes almond butter on apple slices grapes & cheese sticks turkey jerky wit…
Eczema, Congestion, and Gluten/Dairy Sensitivity
Posted In: Membership Q&AI just started working with a new client. He just wants his eczema to go away. I’m suspecting the eczema is a food sensitivity to gluten and/0r dairy. What are your thoughts? I’m also thinking that his sugar cravings are so strong that he could have a candida overgrowth. Symptoms: Eczema that is spreading rapidly. He manages it by applying sprays and lotions his dermatologist prescribed. Chronic congestion Chronic gas Diarrhea most days, but some…
Biggest Levers for Weight Loss
Posted In: Clinical Know-How…perience the greatest ease with weight loss by having at least 20 grams of protein (some need 30-40g for results!) in their first meal of the day in order to congtrol appetite/cravings. Protein intake increases satiety and promotes the secretion of the hormone glucagon which promotes fat-burning. Overnight fasting of 12-14+ hours to encourage fat loss If a person is generally in good health and sleeping well. There can be a significant acceleratio…
Case Study: PPI Use, Osteoporosis, Heartburn, and Gastric Cancer Risk in the Elderly
Posted In: Membership Q&A…ve concerns I have with the PPI limiting the availability and digestion of protein, calcium, and other vital nutrients important to her bone and cardiovascular health. I also have concerns with the amount of inflammation she has in her body, and the amount of pain she is having recently (I suggested she start Meriva and got her a better fish oil.) She fears change because she feels if she stops those meds she is going to get stomach cancer, and fe…
Case Study: Labwork, Heartburn, High Trigs, and Resistance to Change
Posted In: Membership Q&A…BUN 19 Sodium 140 Potassium 4.2 Chloride 106 Carbon Dioxide 30 calcium 9.5 Protein, total 6.7 CBC white blood cell count 7.8 Red blood cell count 5.21 hemoglobin 15.8 hematocrit 46.3 I asked for HbA1C and Vit D on 3/13 these were those results Hemoglobin A1c 6.1 immunoglobulin G 744 vi D, 25-OH total 35 He has started taking a probiotic Garden of life Raw Probiotics. I sent him some juice plus and he thinking it is making him bloated and/or giving…
Case Study: Unexpected change with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Posted In: Membership Q&ATracy, I have a Hashimotos client whose Iodine levels are suddenly low. She has had Hashimotos for years and switched from Levothyroxine to Armour in 2012. She has had thyroid levels routinely checked, and everything was fine until about a few months ago, when she started gaining weight. T4 was low, and Iodine was low. She feels as though her eating habits have remained the same. Just curious what would cause something like this, and does the iod…
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