Using Iron to Optimize Health
Iron is considered an essential ingredient by all authorities, nutrition experts, and governmental agencies. The 2 major forms of iron within the body are iron and ferritin. The iron molecule is used in hormone formation and immunoglobulin development – your immune system, while the ferritin molecule is used for red blood cell production in the […]
Grains & Their Hazards
Many of y’all are already very aware how detrimental grains are to our health, but some have not really heard it or grasped the meaning yet. Grains pose several hazards to our health, and Dr. William Davis and Dr. David Perlmutter have compiled LOTS of research data in their published books about these hazards. Here […]
B Supplements & Health
The B vitamins also are important to our bodies; for one thing, many of us have been avoiding red meat for half a decade b/c we’ve heard it’s so “unhealthy”. Red meat is, by far, the best source of B12, iron, and protein, while most other meats contain very little to no B12 or iron. […]
Iron & Ferritin: A Functional Perspective
THIS specific blog article is written to help health care providers better understand iron and ferritin, especially from a more functional perspective. THIS INFO is NOT intended for patient use, but is intended as professional education for medical colleagues. Various symptoms can be attributed to anemia, low iron, or low ferritin. Oftentimes, we overlook these […]
Using Vitamins & Supplements to HEAL
A major component to my integrative and holistic treatment plans is the use of very specific vitamins and supplements. I recommend and prescribe certain vitamins or supplements b/c I have identified deficiencies or symptoms that can be improved with use. A major example is vitamin D; it’s estimated that up to 80% of Americans may […]
Carb Flu AKA Keto Flu
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article and on the Joyful Heart & KetoNurses blog should be taken as basic education & general information, and NOT as medical advice. All information presented by Joyful Heart & KetoNurses should be carefully evaluated and discussed with YOUR health care professional. In this article, we will review the […]
Keeping it Stupidly Simple
Welcome to my blog about getting healthier, using a grain-free, sugar-free, healthy fat eating plan. While many people do go “all-out” keto, many people are able to just eliminate grains and sugars to take steps to better health. It is a VERY individual choice and is based on specific health needs. The more metabolic dysfunction […]
Protein 101
Various reports over the past 10-12 years indicate that Americans do not consume adequate protein, as a general rule. Although SOME studies DO indicate that we have faithfully followed all the Standard American Dietary advice to reduce fat intake and processed meats, it appears that we still are poorly nourished overall. Data from the NHANES […]
Top 10 Advanced Keto Secrets
Recently, I’ve answered a variety of questions about ketogenic eating and thought I might address some of them here in one blog article. One of the most common issues I’m asked to address is the impact of exercise on glucose. The answer for each person is different, because each of us is unique, and our […]
Why Won’t My Glucose Fall?
I get questions all the time about elevated glucose readings even after eating low carb for several weeks. This article will discuss more details about the physiology and glucose readings. When beginning a low carb nutrition plan, it is important to monitor glucose readings before and after eating to understand exactly what is happening to […]
