In today's episode I share how to prevent and get rid of a cold sore.

HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex virus-1) is transmitted via saliva - think sharing drinks, lipstick, utensils, and kissing. I hear some people even share toothbrushes.😱

Once inside, the virus targets skin cells near the site of entry, where it starts replicating.

After initial replication, it travels through sensory nerve fibers to the trigeminal ganglion (a nerve cluster near the brain) where it remains dormant. For many the virus gets held in ganglion jail and stays there and never becomes symptomatic.

For others, the painful cold sores or fever blisters form on the lips at the most inopportune times.

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In today's episode I'm talking about B12. How do we assess for B12 sufficiency? So when it comes to B12 deficiency, the first thing to consider are your symptoms and your age.

If you are over 60, you are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency.

Now for the rest of us, symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, balance issues, cognitive or focus issues, depression, vision issues, neuropathic pains in the extremities, would all be symptoms that could be related to low B12.

If any of those symptoms are present, you may want to consume B12 in a lozenge or dropper form to see if symptoms improve over 3-4 months or have some blood tests run.

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In today's episode, we're talking about how to prepare nutritionally balanced meals.

Here is my general criteria for healthy meals:

1. Eat real whole foods.

2. Eat foods that are going to produce energy, satiation, and longevity.

My go-to breakfast: Eggs, turmeric, avocados, berries, sprouts, sweet potatoes, seasonal fruit (apple slices, peaches, nectarines)

My go-to lunch: A2/A2 and goat whey yogurt, berries, homemade granola, 2 scoops of goat whey protein powder, apple and peanut butter.

Family Dinner: Protein - 80% Beef, 15% chicken, 5% fish (how it generally works out in our home)

One of the following starches - Basmati rice, black rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams.

One of the following vegetables plus a big salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing - Cucumbers, broccoli, celery, carrots, asparagus, fermented cabbage

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In today's episode, we're talking about bowel habits, because nobody wants to be backed up. In addressing chronic constipation, we need to look at bile acid metabolism, hydrochloric acid production, the migrating motor complex, peristaltic movements, and our daily psychology.

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In today's episode, we're talking about foods that activate detoxification and can be used as a regular part of our routine to cleanse the body from toxic agents.

When it comes to detoxification, we are looking for consistent inputs that will keep us ahead of the toxic world we reside in. We want to actually be detoxifying, as in minimizing our body's toxic burden and not just recycling toxins or enjoying a bunch of so called “Detox reaction” symptoms for no health accumulating reason.

Please don’t fall for impressive marketing tactics. Detoxification is a 24/7, 365 days a year process until we die.

However, through small food adjustments, we can build massive health margin.

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In today's episode, we're talking pre and post workout nutrition. We want to give each training session our best and be able to recover as efficiently as possible.

The key is to find the food routine that keeps you feeling sharp and energized throughout your training session so you can get the most out of it.

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In today's episode, I'm talking about 7 reasons to conquer the pull-up bar.

Why pull-ups are so great and why you want to try to master them.

If you want to maintain your independence, reduce your risk of falls and injuries, decrease your risk of chronic disease, enhance your bone strength and feel really competent when it comes to managing your body, get yourself a pull-up bar and make a single strict pull up a non-negotiable in your life.

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In today's episode, we're talking about electrolytes. When I say electrolytes, I am mainly referring to sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.

The reason we care about electrolytes is because they are vital for maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve signals, contracting muscles (including your heart muscle and the smooth muscles like your blood vessels and intestines), and electrolytes are vital for maintaining acid-base balance in the body.

Too much acid or too much base and we die.

Electrolytes can be beneficial in the following areas:

Intense exercise

Processed foods

Chronic illness

Body composition

Find out if you could benefit from electrolytes.

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