Nutrition with Judy | Holistic Health | Carnivore

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Zane and I discuss the importance of lifestyle and dietary changes, the potential benefits of bioidentical hormones, and the impact of aging on health and fitness. We delve into how bioidentical hormones can improve energy levels, mood, and overall quality of life, while also considering the risks and benefits. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Zane Griggs is a fitness coach and author with over 26 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. He has extensive knowledge in low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Zane's approach is individualized, focusing on optimizing diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle for improved health and longevity.

We discuss the following:

• Zane's background and approach to fitness
• Importance of removing processed foods
• Addressing fasting and alcohol consumption
• Hormonal changes and bioidentical hormone therapy
• Zane's personal experience with testosterone supplementation
• Managing prostate health and inflammation
• Exercise recommendations for different age groups
• Importance of maintaining muscle mass
• Discussion on supplements 
• Practical advice for maintaining a sex drive
• Where to find Zane Griggs

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook 
• YouTube 
• Free 40 Plan 
• Kicking Ass After 50

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

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In this episode, I dive into the secrets of building strong relationships, share my personal tips on setting effective boundaries, and reveal the power of genuine communication. Join me as I explore what has made my 11-year marriage thrive despite the challenges. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

We discuss the following:

• Harvard study on relationships and longevity
• Discussion on boundaries
• Importance of communication
• Dr. John Gottman's Four Horsemen concept
• Love languages and their impact
• Putting each other's needs first
• Prioritizing family and biblical values
• Final thoughts on the importance of relationships

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Harvard Study:https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/10/85-year-harvard-study-found-the-secret-to-a-long-happy-and-successful-life.html 
• https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ 
• Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend: https://amzn.to/4ch1Ntt 
• Five Love Languages Book: https://amzn.to/4eAljCF 
• Five Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language 
• Jesus and Wellness: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/jesus-and-wellness 
• Four Horsemen: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ 

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Kelly Ann and I discuss her ongoing journey with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), her transition to living in a tent to escape mold exposure, and the impact of these changes on her health. We also delve into her experience with the Shoemaker protocol and her approach to integrating VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) into her treatment. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

We discuss the following:

• Kelly's health background and initial struggles
• Unexpected health decline and discovering a new mold leak
• Decision to move into a tent for a mold-free environment
• Kelly’s approach to taking VIP
• Improvements in energy and mental clarity with VIP
• Discussion on the Shoemaker protocol and VIP
• Kelly's symptoms today with CIRS and Hashimoto's
• Strategies for managing mold exposure in daily life
• Dealing with setbacks and maintaining a positive outlook
• Thoughts on actinomycetes
• Where to find Kelly Ann

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• NwJ Interview with Kelly Ann Part 1 
• Omaprem
• NwJ CIRS Group
• Mind Body Program 
• NwJ Actinos article 
• NwJ Binder Article 
• NwJ CIRS Testing

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

If you want to try GTA-Forte II, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. 
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Mary and I talk about the health updates she has experienced in the last year and a half, her spirituality, and her views on health and wellness for older adults. We also delve into what it means to have a purposeful life, and the importance of setting boundaries. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Mary Fields is a dedicated carnivore diet advocate who has experienced significant health improvements by following this regimen. With a background marked by overcoming numerous autoimmune symptoms, Mary has become an inspiration for many seeking natural healing methods. Her journey is deeply intertwined with her spirituality, making her story both unique and compelling.

We discuss the following:

• Mary’s updates since her last interview
• Mary's cardiologist supports her carnivore diet
• Incorporating dairy into her carnivore diet
• Experience with sugar addiction and overcoming it
• The importance of inner work in healing
• How our thoughts and words affect our health
• Judy discusses finding purpose and serving others
• Forged in the Crucible of Life book
• The role of faith in overcoming life’s challenges
• Tips for older adults transitioning to a carnivore diet
• Where to find Mary Fields

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• First Interview with Mary Fields Part 1
• First Interview with Mary Fields Part 2
• Second Interview with Mary Fields 
• Forged in the Crucible of Life book
• Good to Great book
• Jesus and Wellness

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

If you want to try GTA-Forte II, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. 
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Dr. Rachel Brown and I discuss holistic approaches to depression, childhood trauma, mental illness, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Rachel Brown is a pioneering Metabolic Psychiatrist who qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2003. With specialized training in psychiatry and functional medicine, she adopts a holistic approach, focusing on metabolic treatments for mental health. Her practice is tailored to uncover the root causes of mental health issues, promoting a participatory approach in health optimization.

We discuss the following:

• Who is Dr. Rachel Brown
• Dietary discussions with patients
• Holistic approaches to depression
• Childhood trauma and mental illness
• Genetic depression
• Thoughts on the gut-brain axis
• Western diet and carbs
• Challenges of mental illness and nutrition
• How to improve your mental health
• Patient success story
• Other symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Vegan diet in psychiatry
• Where to find Dr. Rachel Brown
• Natural herbs for mental illness 

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Instagram
• Group coaching
• Metabolic Madness

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**DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

If you want to try GTA-Forte II, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. 
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I interviewed Robert Sikes, who once maintained a body fat percentage as low as 3.5%. Now closer to 20%, Robert shares his expertise on optimizing body composition through diet and exercise, offering insights into overcoming weight plateaus and improving muscle mass. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Robert Sikes, also known as Keto Savage, is a lifetime natural competitive bodybuilder and ketogenic diet advocate. He has been on a ketogenic diet for nearly a decade, achieving professional status in bodybuilding in both 2017 and 2023. Robert is the creator of the Keto Brick, a meal replacement bar, and the founder of multiple fitness and nutrition programs aimed at promoting health and performance through a ketogenic lifestyle.

We discuss the following:

• All about Robert Sikes
• Disordered eating in bodybuilding
• Addressing chronically undereating
• Judy's personal experience with diet changes
• Managing hunger during a diet phase
• Minimum protein thresholds and fat adaptation
• Protein consumption during fat loss phases
• Importance of muscle for longevity
• Savage System program details
• Ownership and empowerment in nutrition and health
• Where to find Robert Sikes 

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Instagram  
• Savage System Program 
• Keto Brick 
• Podcast 
• NwJ Free Mind Body Webinar
• NwJ Interview with Robert Sikes Part 1 
• NwJ Interview with Robert Sikes Part 2 
• NwJ Interview with Robert Sikes Part 3 

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

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Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. 
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Dr. Lisa Wiedeman  and I discuss sugar addiction and how to support yourself with a community while following a carnivore diet. Be sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Wiedeman is an optometric physician with over 33 years of experience who has thrived on a carnivore diet for over 15 years. Her journey into the carnivore diet began in 2009 after suffering from disordered eating for 30 years, which led her to discover the healing benefits of an all-meat diet. Dr. Wiedeman now shares her expertise through group coaching, meetups, and retreats, focusing on sustainable health and community support.

We discuss the following:

• All about Dr. Lisa Wiedeman
• Starting the carnivore diet 15 years ago
• Addressing cholesterol and health markers
• Evolution of the carnivore diet
• Managing disordered eating in a carnivore context
• The struggle of maintaining a carnivore diet socially
• Importance of having a plan
• Understanding and coping with food addiction
• The significance of consistency 
• Retreats and group coaching for support
• Where to find Dr. Lisa Wiedeman

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Instagram
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• YouTube
• Group Coaching
• Retreat Information
• NwJ Interview with Dr. Lisa Wiedeman Part 1

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Why do blood sugar, fasting glucose, and A1c (HbA1c) increase on a Carnivore, meat-based diet? (HbA1c is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.) 

I share what and how to check if this is really happening, why it might be happening, and whether it's a concern or not.

I discuss the following:

• Why blood sugar might be higher on a carnivore diet
• Significance of A1C and blood glucose measurements
• Importance of monitoring insulin and other markers
• Recommendations for managing blood sugar levels on a carnivore diet
• Use of continuous glucose monitors for tracking blood sugar
• Personal blood sugar and health metrics on a carnivore diet
• Studies on carnivores and blood sugar levels
• Relevance of dolphin studies to human blood sugar levels

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Complete Wellness Bloodwork Panel (includes all markers, including NMR Panel, C-Peptide, Fasting insulin and LP-IR)
• Complete Thyroid Bloodwork Panel
• Carnivore Diet and the Modern Sugar Crisis

Carnivores and High Blood Sugar Studies: 

• https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2013.00188/full
•  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2014.00227/full
• https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0132117

Insulin Resistance: 

• https://diabetesjournals.org/clinical/article/37/3/250/32916/Importance-of-Postprandial-Glucose-in-Relation-to
• https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-2-5

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I'm excited to sit down with Nina Teicholz. We talk about women's involvement in the carnivore movement, health risks associated with seed oils, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Nina Teicholz, PhD, is a renowned investigative science journalist and New York Times best-selling author. With a profound commitment to reshaping our understanding of dietary fats, her seminal work, The Big Fat Surprise, challenges decades of conventional wisdom regarding the health impacts of saturated fats and the efficacy of low-fat diets. Teicholz's rigorous investigation reveals the complex interplay of science and politics that has shaped dietary guidelines, urging a reevaluation of nutritional norms that have long been taken for granted.

We discuss the following:

• All about Nina Teicholz
• Discussion on her recent carnivore diet article
• Women's involvement in the carnivore movement
• Media portrayal of the carnivore diet
• Addressing carnivore diet misinformation
• Findings from B12 studies
• Health benefits of low-carb diet
• Comparison of seed oils and saturated fats
• Health risks associated with seed oils
• Efforts to revise dietary guidelines
• Supporting nutritional advocacy movements
• Where to find Nina Teicholz

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RESOURCES

• Website
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Substack
• Nina Teicholz and Gary Taubes substack
• The Big Fat Surprise
• Virta CVD Outcomes
• Nina's Carnivore article

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**DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

If you want to try GTA-Forte II, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. 
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In this solo episode, I emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to health, focusing on diet as the foundation. I outline the benefits of a carnivore or all-meat elimination diet, explaining how it helps reduce inflammation and provides the most bioavailable form of nutrients. I also discuss the importance of maintaining a proper electrolyte balance, which can become disrupted on a carnivore or low-carb keto diet, leading to issues such as leg cramps and restless leg syndrome. Additionally, I touch on addressing gut health and environmental factors like mold and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). I also highlight the crucial role of a positive mindset and stress reduction in healing, advocating for a comprehensive, root-cause approach that empowers you to achieve long-term wellness and healing.

I discuss the following:

• Starting with Diet: The Foundation of Wellness
• Dangers of Antinutrients and Organic Pesticides
• Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test Explained
• Understanding CIRS
• Deep Dive into Carnivore Cure's Elimination Diet
• Electrolyte Imbalance on a Carnivore Diet
• The Role of Antidiuretic Hormone
• CIRS and Tick-Borne Infections
• The Power of the Mind-Body Connection
• Harnessing the Placebo Effect for Healing
• The Impact of Chronic Stress on Health
• Inflammation and the Importance of Raw Nutrients

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RESOURCES

• Carnivore Cure Elimination Guide
• VCS test (if you put me as your practitioner, we get the results and can give you feedback)
• CIRS
• Beginner CIRS 
• Mind Body Program
• MB Program Deposit
• Mind Body Video
• Mind Body Video 2

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**DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condi