Hey loves,
welcome back to the podcast.
I'm so happy you're here and as always,
thank you for your thoughtful questions.
I'm excited to dive in. and give you some clarity and answers that I
hope will support you on your healing journey.
So let's jump right in. The first question you had was,
I only eat whole and organic foods and have for a while,
But I still feel like I'm not doing it quote-unquote right,
whether it's overeating, too many vegetables or carbs,
etc. I used to feel worse even on whole foods when I wasn't balancing
my blood sugar. That got better for a while,
but now I'm back to not feeling great. Can you go over the basics
of eating healthy? Hygiene slash habits and why this happens.
This is so common and I'm really glad you brought it up.
Eating a clean, whole foods diet is an amazing foundation,
but it's not always the full picture, especially when it comes to blood sugar,
etc. and how our body actually utilizes those nutrients.
What I often see is that people switch to clean eating,
but unintentionally under eat protein.
When we're not getting enough protein, especially in the morning and at each meal,
our blood sugar can swing all over the place even if we're eating quote
unquote healthy. That might show up as energy crashes,
moodiness, cravings, or feeling foggy and kind of anxious.
Aim for a bare minimum of 100 grams of protein per day.
But even better is 30 to 40 grams of protein per meal.
Think grounding, stabilizing proteins like eggs,
grass-fed meats, collagen, or bone broth.
And remember, veggies are incredible,
but too many raw crucifer- And
remember, veggies are incredible,
but too many raw cruciferous vegetables or large salads with no protein or
fat can actually spike blood- sugar or stress digestion.
Also, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly,
being present with your food, and not eating on the go makes a huge
difference. That's what we call eating hygiene.
It helps your body feel safe to digest and absorb all the goodness in
your body. Alright,
your next question was how often should someone do a parasite cleanse or
general detox for mold, toxins,
etc., and how long should it last?
Such a great question. So my general recommendation is one to two times per
year for a full body cleansing protocol that includes drainage,
parasite support, and detoxification for toxins like mold and heavy metals.
The actual length can vary depending on what's going on in your system,
but typically two to three weeks is a good window.
When you graduate from the program, I will send you a personalized protocol you
can use anytime. Your next question was,
do you recommend at-home mold testing?
I do like gotmold.com as a starting
point. They make simple and accessible lab testing kits that
they send right to your house. I'll link their website below if you want
to check them out. However, it's important to know that these kits can sometimes
be expensive. Symptoms give false negatives because it is air testing.
So while they're helpful for a first check-in,
if symptoms are significant or if you strongly suspect mold,
bringing in a trusted mold inspector who specializes in environmental toxins
is really the goal. standard. All right,
next question. I've heard a lot about LDN,
low-dose naltrexone for Hashimoto's and immune health.
Is it helpful or could it throw things off with the root cause work
we're doing? Now, I love this question because it shows how deeply you're really
thinking about your healing. I actually took LDN myself for about a year,
and while it did help reduce some inflammation in the short term,
it didn't address the root causes that created the immune problem.
Disregulation in the first place.
LDN can be helpful for some as a supportive tool,
but I see it more as a band-aid than a solution.
With the deep root cause work we're doing,
clearing toxins, working through trauma, healing the gut,
you're already addressing what caused your immune system to become stressed in the first
place. So, in many cases,
the body recalibrates naturally,
and things like LDN become unnecessary.
That being said, it's always your choice. Trust your body.
Trust your and intuition at the end of the day.
All right, your next question was,
I've been hearing about creatine and its benefits.
Is it actually good for you, especially for women?
So, I'll be honest, I hadn't previously experimented with creatine.
And had to do some research before coming up with an answer here.
What I can say now is that creatine is actually one of the most
well-researched and underrated supplements out there.
It's naturally found in our bodies and in animal-based proteins,
and it supports muscle strength, brain function.
energy production, and even hormone balance.
For women especially,
it can be super supportive for preserving lean muscle mass,
boosting energy and mood, supporting cognition and mental clarity,
and reducing fatigue, especially in women.
in the luteal phase. The key is to choose a clean,
high quality creatine monohydrate,
which I am still researching,
so stay tuned for more information there.
From what I have researched, most women do well without creatine.
About 3-5 grams of creatine per day.
Just be sure you're hydrating well,
and ultimately, I'd recommend introducing it when you're not in an
active detox phase so your body can integrate it without any added stress.
Alright, next question.
Someone told me Lyme disease is actually inflammation of the nervous system.
Is that true? It resonates with what I'm experiencing.
This is a great question.
So, while Lyme is an infection caused by inflammation,
a spirochete bacteria, the real issue becomes how it affects the nervous
system. So, Lyme and other stealth pathogens like Epstein-Barr virus
or parasites inflame and dysregulate the nervous system,
especially if it's already in a fight-or-flight state.
But, here's the thing,
it's a two-way street. People who already have an overtaxed nervous system
due to trauma, toxins, mold, or chronic stress are more vulnerable
to Lyme activating. So, part of our work is not to prevent just about
killing pathogens. It's about healing the terrain.
That's why we're moving slowly and gently with somatic tools,
trauma integration, and detox support.
When the nervous system feels safe, the body heals faster,
and that is ultimately the most important component to getting Lyme back into
dormancy. And I can say that was definitely true on my own Lyme healing
journey as well. All right.
Your last question for this episode was,
what are your thoughts on celery juice? Is it really as healing?
As some people claim, celery juice definitely has some
beneficial properties. It's hydrating,
it can help with digestion, and it does have some antimicrobial benefits.
But it's not the magical cure-all that it's often hyped up to be.
It is also very high in oxalates,
which can be irritating for people with gut issues or certain imbalances.
And, from a root cause lens, healing isn't about finding that one miracle
food or drink. It's about addressing drainage,
trauma, toxins, and pathogens, and restoring true balance holistically.
So, if you enjoy it and feel good drinking it,
that's totally fine, but I don't recommend relying on it or making it the
centerpiece of your healing.
Ancient herbs, drainage supports, and a bioinjective individual approach are going to be much
more powerful at the end of the day here.
Okay, I hope these answers brought you some peace and clarity today.
Just a reminder, you are all doing so well,
and I am so proud of you.
This process is about peeling back layers and trusting your body's timeline.
Healing isn't linear, but it is unfolding exactly as it's meant to.
If any of these sparked more questions for you,
feel free to drop them in the chat. And we can explore them there
or in a future episode, sending you all so much love on your healing
path. And I will talk to you soon. Bye bye.
