Your Health In Mind

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“Hair, Nails, and Skin”

“Hair, Nails, and Skin” –
EPA’s, Sun exposure, topicals

Key Nutrients and Their Roles

Biotin (Vitamin B7): Stimulates keratin production, a fundamental protein for hair and nail strength.

Vitamin C: Acts as an antioxidant and supports collagen synthesis for skin elasticity and structure.

Protein (Amino Acids): Supplies the building blocks required to form keratin and collagen.

Iron: Facilitates oxygen delivery to blood cells and tissues, helping prevent hair loss and brittle nails.

Zinc: Assists in tissue repair and supports healthy hair follicles and skin integrity.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Nourish the skin barrier and help maintain proper moisture levels.

Food Sources vs. SupplementsWhole Foods: Most people get adequate nutrients through a balanced diet containing lean proteins, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and fruits.

Dietary Supplements: Products like Nature Made Hair Skin and Nails can help address specific shortfalls, but you should consult a healthcare professional before starting a new regimen. Excess intake of certain vitamins (like Vitamin A) can cause adverse effects, including hair loss.

Talk soon!

Hummmmmmmmin,

      ! Dean !

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“Going Nuts over Nuts”

2 parts…same word, 2 topics.

Why are people going nuts?

A little tongue and cheek today…I’ll be giving my opinion on how the changes in the policies in our government and culture are making people more erratic and “nuts”.

An addition to last weeks show on Food Medicine:

The Food: The seed meaning comes from an old Germanic word (hnutu) used for thousands of years to describe hard-shelled fruits.

The Head: Around the late 1800s, people joked that a person’s head looked round and hard like a walnut or hazelnut.

The Behavior: Phrases like “off your nut” meant your head or brain was loose, broken, or empty, which eventually led to calling an eccentric or unstable person a “nut.”

Food

Common Types of Nuts and Their Nutrition (per 1-ounce / 28-gram serving)

Almonds: Contain 170 calories, 15g fat, 6g protein, and 3g fiber. They are rich in vitamin E for skin and cell health.

Walnuts: Contain 185 calories, 18.5g fat, 4g protein, and 2g fiber. They provide plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) to support brain health.Pistachios: Contain 159 calories, 13g fat, 6g protein, and 3g fiber. They are lower in calories and rich in vitamin B6 and antioxidants.

Cashews: Contain 157 calories, 12g fat, 5g protein, and 1g fiber. They are a good source of magnesium for nerve and muscle function.Brazil Nuts: Contain 187 calories, 19g fat, 4g protein, and 2g fiber.

 Just one or two nuts provide a massive dose of selenium for immune and thyroid health.Peanuts: Contain 162 calories, 13.5g fat, 7g protein, and 2.4g fiber. Though technically legumes, they offer high plant protein and folate.

General Health BenefitsHeart Health: Most nuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.Satiety: The combination of protein and fiber helps you feel full, which can aid in weight management.

Antioxidants: Nuts provide plant compounds that reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.

With Dr. Dean Lloyd on:
Heart of the Matter pt 3

With Dr. Dean Lloyd on:
Heart of the Matter pt 2

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“Food Medicine” Show for 8-19-26

I will cover the food medicine topic and discuss what I’ve learned about the tick issue brought up 2 weeks ago:

Lone Star tick: Known for transmitting the sugar molecule that causes red meat allergies.

American dog tick: Frequently found in grassy or open fields.

Black-legged tick: Known for carrying Lyme disease.Contributing 

FactorsWarm climate: Milder winters and warmer spring temperatures allow ticks to survive and stay active longer.Host populations: Higher numbers of deer and mice help feed and expand tick populations.Increased exposure: CDC data shows a regional rise in tick-bite-related emergency or clinic visits across the Southeast.

Prevention Tips:

Better ways than chemical..clay, 

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Use bug spray with DEET on skin and clothing.Wear long pants tucked into socks when walking in woods or tall grass.Check your body and pets thoroughly after being outdoors.

Food Medicine

– Medical food shake

Food list

Do’s and don’ts:

The phrase food is medicine means using healthy, nutritious food to prevent, manage, and treat health problems. 

Doctors and health groups use this idea to treat chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease through proper diet.

Core Interventions

Medically Tailored Meals: Ready-to-eat meals sent to patients with specific health needs.Produce Prescriptions: Vouchers or cards from doctors to buy free or cheap fresh fruits and vegetables.

Medically Tailored Groceries: Healthy food boxes given to people who lack access to good food.Main GoalsPrevent Disease: Stop health issues before they start by eating whole foods.

Manage Illness: Help the body heal and lower blood sugar or blood pressure.

Nourish Blood foods

  1. Beef Barley and wine

  2. Black beans

  3. Sunflower seeds (raw)

Talk soon ..

 ! Dean !

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