Nutrition with Judy | Holistic Health | Carnivore

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Dr. Bill and I talk about how chronic illness is really about cellular dysfunction and why herbal therapies can be a game-changer when elimination diets and medications aren't enough. We also discuss the five root causes of cellular stress and how to support long-term healing without harming the body. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Bill Rawls is a board-certified physician who turned to herbal and holistic therapies after facing his own health crisis with chronic Lyme disease. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional medicine, he explored cellular wellness as the foundation of healing. His recovery inspired a new mission: to help others restore their health by addressing the root causes of chronic illness.

We discuss the following:

• All about Dr. Bill Rawls
• Dr. Rawls’ definition of chronic illness
• The first four levers of illness
• Cellular health preventing Lyme emergence
• Dr. Rawls’ favorite starter herbals
• Common protocols used by Dr. Rawls
• Role of biofilm breakers and binders
• Prioritizing infections in treatment
• Insights on bioidentical hormone use
• Peptides and their classification as hormones
• Importance of sourcing quality herbs
• Healing story from a patient
• Where to access Dr. Rawls programs

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Vital Plan
• Dr. Bill Rawls articles
• RESTORE180 program
• The Cellular Wellness Solution book
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Dr. Neil and I dive deep into the differences between mold illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), exploring why not all patients respond to the same protocols. We also break down the role of nervous system dysregulation, especially the limbic and vagal systems, in patients who stay sick despite detox protocols. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, is a seasoned physician board‑certified in family medicine and pain management, and a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABoIHM). He has authored books such as Toxic: Heal Your Body and focuses on treating complex chronic conditions including environmental illness, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, mast cell activation and more.

We discuss the following:

• All about Dr. Neil Nathan
• What to address first when starting a protocol
• Use of urine mycotoxin testing
• Actinos discussion
• Urinary mycotoxin testing approach
• Clean environment standards
• Use of antifungals
• Preferred mycotoxin testing lab
• Dr. Shoemaker perspective on antifungals
• Evaluating antifungal options
• Where to find Dr. Neil Nathan

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Toxic book
• The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide
• Project Lyme
• Dr. Neil Nathan on Mold and MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey
• When You’re Not Getting Better blog
• NwJ Actinos article
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• EFH CIRS Testing
• EFH CIRS Environment ERMI Guide Bundle

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Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch discusses the nuances of heavy metal detoxification, particularly when and how to use chelation or binding treatments safely, and the importance of properly supporting nutritional status before aggressively removing metals. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch has worked in metal toxicology since the early 1980s, running a laboratory specialising in mineral and hair analyses and collaborating internationally on chelation therapies and metal detoxification protocols. She brings decades of clinical and laboratory experience, emphasising individualized approaches rather than one‑size‑fits‑all solutions.

We discuss the following:

• Who is Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch
• Main sources of heavy metals
• Knowing when to treat metals
• Urine and stool testing methods
• Do metals cause infections
• Treating parasites after metals
• Can chelators remove mercury?
• Using IV chelators first
• Signs of heavy metal recovery
• Detoxing and managing tattoos
• Signs metals are affecting us
• Supplementing zinc alone
• Where to find Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Seminars and workshops
• Chelation news/articles
• The Toxicity of Metals articles
• Evidence-Based Clinical Chelation book
• EFH Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Patricia and I talk about how breast health is influenced by many factors beyond genes, including toxins and environmental chemicals, diet, lymphatic and detox pathways, and physiological stress, and I highlight screening and lifestyle strategies to support breast tissue and catch potential problems early. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Patricia Bowden-Luccardi is a long-time integrative health practitioner specializing in breast health and thermography. She has worked in this field for over 14 years (and overall in integrative medicine for decades), with a focus on thermographic imaging, breast tissue health, lymphatic support, environmental factors, and holistic rather than purely surgical or oncologic intervention.

We discuss the following:

• Patricia Bowden-Luccardi’s background
• Causes of breast-related illnesses
• Common toxins linked to breast cancer
• History and purpose of wearing bras
• Connection between oral and breast health
• Thoughts on proactive breast removal
• Toxin contribution to cancer rates
• Using salt alongside iodine
• Breast implants and illness correlations
• Thermography vs mammogram vs MRI
• Recommended timing for thermography
• Breast health approaches used in Switzerland
• Where to find Patricia Bowden-Luccardi

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EPISODE RESOURCES

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• Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast book
• NwJ interview with Lynne Farrow
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• EFH 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit

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I’m reflecting on my six-year journey in functional medicine—the growth of my clinical practice, the thousands of clients I've worked with, and the frameworks I’ve developed to help others heal at the root. In this episode, I’m excited to share details about a new project that brings together years of research and hands-on experience, focused on gut health, mind-body healing, and a meat-based approach to nutrition. I also walk through actionable tools like gratitude journaling to support nervous system balance and long-term wellness. With reflections on faith, family, and the importance of service, my hope is to encourage you to take ownership of your healing journey. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

• Announcement
• What inflammation really is and how it affects the body
• How to get involved in Judy’s new project
• Daily gratitude journaling to aid rest and detox

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• Judy's newsletter

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In this episode, Judy shares her unfiltered story that led her from plant-based eating, binge cycles, and a full psych break to the healing she found through a carnivore elimination diet. She walks through what actually happened before she touched meat again, why keto plant-based didn’t resolve everything, and how the first bite of ground beef became the turning point out of eating disorders, depression, and chronic symptoms.

She also breaks down the practical nuance of carnivore with Dr. Eric Westman, including how many carbs some people can tolerate, when carnivore-ish is or isn't enough, when strict carnivore is necessary, why some get stuck, and what I see inside our clinic working with the most chronically ill.

They talk alpha-gal, MCAS, mold, Lyme, nutrient myths, fiber, vitamin C, electrolytes, and why some people thrive immediately while others need a deeper root-cause approach beyond diet alone.

This conversation covers what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to build a meat-based protocol that creates real, sustainable healing rather than perfection.

• Carnivore and eating disorder recovery
• Is food really the best medicine
• Full carnivore or carnivore-ish diet
• Reconciling traditional teaching with carnivore
• Nutritional concerns Judy has seen
• Diseases improved through carnivore
• Carnivore and alpha-gal allergy
• Long-term carnivore safety
• Any harm from carnivore diet
• Hair loss on carnivore diet
• Handling constipation and muscle cramps

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet
• Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners
• Food and Mood Journal
• Carnivore Elimination Diet Cheat Sheet
• NwJ Interview with Dr. Eric Westman Part 1
• NwJ Interview with Dr. Eric Westman Part 2
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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I break down the nuanced relationship between the carnivore diet, cortisol, and hormone balance—especially during menopause. I also address claims that the carnivore diet increases cortisol and leads to insulin resistance, and explain why these claims often overlook deeper root cause issues such as undereating, mineral deficiencies, and chronic stress. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

• Does carnivore affect cortisol levels?
• Understanding the toxin bucket
• How insulin reacts to macros
• What is adaptive insulin resistance?
• Benefits of the carnivore diet
• How carnivore reduces inflammation
• Overview of the endocrine system
• Chronic stress and menopause transition
• Why root cause healing matters
• Key nutrients found in meat
• Final takeaways

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Undereating Video
• A1C Going Up on Carnivore 
• Carnivore Cure
• How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet video
• EFH ADH Test
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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I dive into the silent damage caused by undereating, especially when following a carnivore diet. I explain how eating too little can lead to hypothyroid symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and long-term metabolic damage. I also discuss the psychological toll of chronic dieting and food obsession, referencing the Minnesota Starvation Study as a powerful cautionary tale. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

• Why undereating is harmful
• Dangers of consistent undereating
• Signs of undereating on carnivore
• Nutritional needs for proper function
• Common fatigue symptoms
• Hormonal signs of undereating
• Transitioning into a carnivore diet
• Minnesota Starvation Study

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet video 
• Undereating on a Carnivore Diet article
• Carnivore and Weight Loss article
• Macros on a Carnivore Diet article
• Dr. Donald Layman Part 1 Interview
• Dr. Donald Layman Part 2 Interview
• Menno Henselmans' interview
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• Nutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet

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Cheryl and I dig into two critical topics in this episode: when and how to approach the Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) protocol with nuance—especially around binders, environmental remediation and how “clean” is actually clean—and secondly the risks of jumping too fast into Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) treatment before other foundational healing steps are in place. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Cheryl is a lead practitioner at Empower Functional Health, working alongside Judy Cho in a practice that focuses on functional medicine, root‑cause healing of chronic illness, and a meat‑based elimination diet. They bring a holistic and clinical lens to CIRS, environmental sensitivities, and diet/lifestyle interventions. 

We discuss the following: 

• What CIRS means for Cheryl
• Is CIRS just mold or all mold?
• How clean is “clean enough”?
• Cheryl’s thoughts on different binders
• Importance of testing cholesterol
•  Cheryl’s thoughts on using VIP too early
• Pets, MARCoNS, and nervous system regulation
• When it’s beyond CIRS
• Thoughts on Actinos

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• NwJ Starting VIP Too Early article
• NwJ Exploring Shoemaker Actinos Protocol article
• NwJ Rx Binders vs. Natural Binders for CIRS article
• Free Food and Mood Journal
• VCS Test
• NwJ Interview with Cheryl Part 1
• NwJ Interview with Cheryl Part 2
• OMAPREM
• Biomega-500
• MegaMarine
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Dr. Cynthia and I discuss the unseen risks of LASIK eye surgery, including long-term complications like dry eye, halos, and loss of night vision. She reveals why no one should undergo the procedure and how to maintain healthy vision naturally through prevention, protection, and informed decision-making. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Cynthia MacKay is a retired ophthalmologist who practiced in New York City for over 40 years and served as a clinical professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is a co-author of The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction and co-producer of the award-winning documentary Broken Eyes, both exposing the unspoken harms of LASIK. Dr. MacKay continues to advocate for informed consent and patient safety in ophthalmology.

We discuss the following: 

• Who is Dr. Cynthia MacKay
• Why LASIK risks aren't disclosed
• FDA warnings on LASIK surgery
• Symptoms and repeat LASIK effects
• Advice for those considering LASIK
• Supporting eye health after LASIK
• Founder of LASIK surgery
• Thoughts on gas permeable lenses
• Best ways to protect eye health
• Supporting eye health with age
• Effects of untreated children’s eyes
• Where to find Dr. MacKay

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Broken Eyes Documentary
• Making the Cut book
• The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction book
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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