Mold and Zearalenone

Mold and the mold waste zearalenone have found their way into consumer meats. They increase estrogen in the human body and encourage hormone imbalance.

6 keys to Restoring a Healthy Gut to Build a Healthy Brain

personal notes from 'Brain Maker' by Dr David Perlmutter

6 keys to Restoring a Healthy Gut to Build a Healthy Brain 

1)  Probiotics and fermented foods 

2) Go low carb and low meat protein. Embrace high-quality fat (6:48:10)

3) Take Resveratrol and enjoy 75% cocoa dark chocolate every day

4) choose foods rich in Prebiotics (7:11:00)

5) drink well-maintained filtered water 

6) Fasting = brain power 

1)  choose fermented foods and foods rich in probiotics. 1/2 cups servings. 1-2 servings per day preferably from homemade food sources and not a costly probiotic supplement

2) Go low carb, low meat protein, and embrace high-quality fat (6:48:10). If you choose meat 3-4 times per week, choose clean antibiotic-free grass-fed 100% organic meats.  Choose sustainably caught wild fish and see www.seafoodwatch.org for a list of fishing companies with the lowest levels of toxins.

3) Take a Resveratrol supplement 2x/day and enjoy 75% cocoa dark chocolate every day. polyphenol-rich flavenoids , such as dark chocolate, feed bifidobacteria which reduces C-reactive protein (systemic inflammation). Dark chocolate also increases blood flow to the brain .  Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol found in grapes and is one of the great NRF2 activators. It slows down the aging process, boosts blood flow to the brain, promotes heart health, and curbs fat cells by inhibiting their development. It also has a favorable effect on gut bacteria  

4) choose foods rich in Prebiotics. High-fiber foods feed beneficial bacteria and reduce systemic inflammation. 12+g prebiotics/day

5) drink well-maintained filtered water to remove chlorine and other toxins

6) Unleash the brain power of fasting. Fast for 25 hours once a month (fast from all food and drink unlimited water). Fast for 72 hours 4 times per year at the change of every season, or at the end of Sept, Dec, Mar, and June  (for the 72 hour fasts, drink unlimited water and fast from all food except an olive oil celery bone broth soup)

Cilantro - Natural Detoxification

Source: https://www.canyonranch.com/well-stated/post/5-herbs-and-spices-for-natural-detoxification/

Cilantro is a natural detoxification

Our bodies are exposed to heavy metals every day via food, water, pharmaceuticals, manufactured products, pollution, and more. When heavy metals accumulate to reach toxic levels, they can lead to an array of symptoms and chronic conditions. The chemical compounds in cilantro act as natural cleansing agents, binding to toxic metals and loosening them for easier transport out of the body.

Known for its unique, can’t-be-mistaken flavor and commonly used in Mexican cooking, cilantro can be incorporated into all kinds of food – poultry and fish dishes, salads, salsas, blended smoothies, and more. It can easily be found in grocery stores and nurseries, should you want to add it to your herb garden.

Cilantro Smoothie:

berries, frozen

cilantro

almond milk, chilled

'Vital Proteins' Marine Collegen

Apple, chilled

Cilantro Salads:

Two favorite salads that have a lot of cilantro are

• Asian chopped salad with sesame ginger dressing - See recipe on this blog

• Taco salad - See recipe on this blog

Asian Chopped Salad and Easy Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

Asian Chopped Salad

by Adriana Andersen Burk

1 head  green cabbage, chopped

1  small  carrot, shredded

6 oz fresh  spinach or kale, chopped

4-6  Green onions, chopped

2 bunches  Cilantro, chopped

2 c.  sliced toasted almonds

2 c.  Sesame Ginger Asian dressing, add more to taste

1 c.  chicken chunks (optional)

1/2  c. sesame seeds (optional)

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except for the Sesame Ginger Dressing*

Toss and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve 

Serve immediately after adding the salad dressing

This is a great recipe for a party crowd.

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Dairy-Free

*See the Sesame Ginger Dressing Salad Recipe on this blog

Easy Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing

Ingredients

¼ c. rice vinegar 

¼ c. soy sauce (or substitute coconut aminos)

¼ c. + 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

¼ c. olive oil

2 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp cashew butter or almond butter

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp ginger powder

 

Directions

Add ingredients into a wide mouth pint jar. Use a wire whisk to blend.

Serve on Asian chopped salad or use as a marinade

Store covered in the cupboard or in the fridge

Cilantro is natural detoxification

Our bodies are exposed to heavy metals every day via food, water, pharmaceuticals, manufactured products, pollution, and more. When heavy metals accumulate to reach toxic levels, they can lead to an array of symptoms and chronic conditions. The chemical compounds in cilantro act as natural cleansing agents, binding to toxic metals and loosening them for easier transport out of the body.

Known for its unique, can’t-be-mistaken flavor and commonly used in Mexican cooking, cilantro can be incorporated into all kinds of food – poultry and fish dishes, salads, salsas, blended smoothies, and more. It can easily be found in grocery stores and nurseries, should you want to add it to your herb garden.

Two favorite salads that have a lot of cilantro are

• Asian chopped salad with sesame ginger dressing - See recipe on this blog

• Taco salad

Daily Supplements for ADHD and total Brain Health

Daily ADHD and Brain Health supplements for a Lifetime:

Take these supplements to help prevent and treat depression, anxiety, memory, ADHD, dementia, alzheimers, & overall Brain Health

This list is from an excellent book called ‘Grain Brain’ by Dr David Perlmutter, MD

DHA. DHA is a powerful antioxidant and crutial for ADHD and brain health. Look for a DHA supplement that comes with EPA. A good DHA supplement comes from marine algae, Cod liver oil, or a fish oil supplement. 

Adults: Take 1000mg 1x/day.

Babies up to 18months: 100mg daily

Children: 200mg daily

Children with ADHD: 400 mg daily

Alphalipoic fatty acid is a powerful antioxidant. 300mg daily

Coconut oil. Take 1 tsp 1x/day. Take it straight or cook with it when preparing meals.  The MCFAs are crucial for ADHD and brain health.  MCFAs improve memory function.  Coconut oil is the only way to get MCFAs.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone.  It is a happy hormone that reduces depression, anxiety, and systemic inflammation. New research suggests an optimal level of Vitamin D is 80-100ng/mL. If you’re blood level is under 50mg/dL, then take 10,000iu 1x/day until your blood level reaches 80-100mg/dL. Aim for a maintenance dose of 3000 - 5000 IU 1x/day after optimal level is reached  

Resveratrol. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant. It is a water-soluble supplement so take 100mg capsule 2x/day.  Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol-rich flavenoid found in grapes and is one of the great NRF2 activators. It slows down the aging process, boosts blood flow to the brain, promotes heart health, and curbs fat cells by inhibiting their development. It also has a favorable effect on gut bacteria  

Turmeric. Take turmeric 500mg 2x/day for the benefit of the curcumin in the turmeric

Probiotics.  Probiotics for gut/brain health. A good probiotic supplement contains at least 10 strains of bacteria, including lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifido bacterium, and has at least 10 billion active bacteria per capsule. Take 1 capsule at a time on an emply stomach at least 30-60 min before a meal. Take up to 3x/day

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Zinc and Vitamin B6, with the help of L. Acidofolis and Bifidobacterium  increases GABA and debaters ADHD

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Coconut Oil enhances Brainpower and Memory

Article from veryhealthy.life

Unrefined Coconut Oil is a powerful superfood that has a huge list of health benefits.

The MCFAs present in unrefined coconut oil has been proven to help older adults with memory problems. One study showed that all the patients had an improvement in memory function after taking MCFAs. MCFAs are absorbed right away in the body and don’t have to use insulin. MCFAs can fuel brain cells very efficiently. Scientists are discovering more benefits of coconut oil every month. If you’re looking to incorporate more superfoods into your diet, start with coconut oil. 

12 Principles of Health and Strength

1.Trust in Jesus Christ as your Master Healer. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ: Humbly Ask in Faith with real intent and be willing to Act on impressions received (David A Bednar). Schedule time to connect with God each day. Pray Always.  

2. Be of Good Cheer (1Thess ) and Live in Thanksgiving Daily (Alma 34:38) 

3. Pure Air - breathe in and out through the nose (Genesis 2:7). Plan time to be outside every day.  

5. Temperance - Avoid addiction to any substance or practice: alcohol, coffee, sugar, porn, infidelity, food, etc

6. Restful sleep - Fall asleep before 10pm. Early to Bed early to Rise. 10pm - 3am is the time for the body and mind to repair and remove toxins

7. Exercise the Mind: feast upon the words of Christ, memorize scriptures to help us come closer to Christ.  

4. Exercise the Body: Stay strong and capable, exercise every day, muscles know no age.  Sunshine - makes us happy. Vitamin D is called the happy hormone. Run and not be weary, walk and not faint (D&C 89:10-21)

8. Proper Diet - Control systemic inflammation. Lots of fiber and unaltered fat. Minimal carbs and clean protein. No sugar, gluten, GMO corn, GMO grains, and GMO soy. Limit A1 dairy. Daily calories: 50-60% healthy fat, mostly plant fat. 30% clean protein. 10-20% high fiber carbs

9. Hydration and Proper use of water - Drink fresh water with no chlorine. Drink a minimum of half your lbs of weight in oz of water (120 lbs weight = 60oz water). Take a small dose of seawater or trace mineral tablets daily

10. Healthy social relationships with family and friends

The above list is adapted from 8 Laws or Health by Barbara O'Neill:

1. Pure Air

2. Sunshine

3. Temperance

4. Rest

5. Exercise

6. Proper Diet

7. Use of water

8. Trust in the Lord and In everything give thanks

Natural Sanitizer for Bacteria, Mold, Fungus, Urine Spray bottle recipe

In an empty 32oz wide-mouth spray bottle, 

Add 2 Tablespoons of baking soda.

Pour 1/2 cup of white vinegar. 

Wait for the foaming interaction to subside. 

Add 20 drops of tea tree oil.

Add 10 drops of eucalyptus oil. 

Fill the rest of the bottle with cold water

This sanitizer and deodorizer has numerous uses. It sanitizes the dining room table and kills mold on drywall. It cleans and deodorizes urine on carpet and mattresses. It treats athlete's foot on the feet and inside contaminated shoes. It deodorizes my fingers after I cut onions or garlic. This is my favorite all-purpose cleaner. 

(It doesn't wash windows well; to clean windows, see this blog for the Natural Window Cleaner Recipe.)

Natural Sanitizer Deodorizer

for Bacteria, Mold, Fungus, and Urine 

2 Tbsp baking soda

1/2 c. white vinegar

20 drops of tea tree oil.

10 drops of eucalyptus oil. 

Fill the bottle with cold water

Natural Disinfectant Recipe to Replace Bleach

 Ingredients

2 tsp Borax

1/4 cup white vinegar 

3 cups hot water

Directions

Combine ingredients and store in a spray bottle

From the book Grain Brain Whole Life Plan by Dr Permutter 

Natural Glass and Window Cleaner Recipe (no more toxic Windex)

Ingredients

 4 cups water

1 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup rubbing alcohol, 70% isopropyl alcohol

4-6 drops of an essential oil of your choice

Directions

Combine ingredients and store in a spray bottle

From the book Grain Brain Whole Life Plan by Dr Permutter