There are 8 herpes viruses that infect humans, including HSV1, HSV2, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Chickenpox, Mononucleosis, and Epstein-Barr (chronic Mono). All share a common need for ARGININE amino acid.

Did you know that shingles is a Herpes virus?

Shingles Herpes Virus is a reactivation of Chicken Pox and can occur or reoccur anytime when overly stressed, Vitamin D stores are low, or excess Arginine is consumed (see below for more on Arginine).

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Do you know the best Thyroid tests and lab ranges?

The Thyroid governs your metabolism – how fast things work, get used, replaced. Thyroid hormones assist with body temperature, moving the bowels, growing hair, etc. One of its main jobs is governing the burning of fats, part of weight management.

If you want to check your labs correctly, here is what to know.

Reviewing symptoms of low thyroid function, correct thyroid labs to test, optimal thyroid lab numbers, and how to run thyroid lab tests on your own.

There are many pros and cons of latex mattresses, mostly pro! The more you learn about this natural material, the more there is to love.

My first latex mattress was too firm - I did not pick one suited for my slender frame.

Then I found FloBeds and learned the secret of a great bed - every mattress FloBeds makes is customized for you and for anyone sharing the bed.

I now have 2 FloBeds mattresses and give them AND the company a 5-star rating.

The Wahls Protocol Cooking For Life book review and podcast highlights unique food and well-organized eating plans. Excellent nutrient-dense recipes and lifestyle suggestions support autoimmune or other chronic health issues. This is the third podcast I've done with Dr. Wahls. Find others here and here. Wahls neatly offers 3 levels of the Wahls Diet for... Keep Reading >

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Here's a fun Wired to Eat book review with Robb Wolf and his interview with Beverly Meyer. It's a Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast chat with all the scoop on Robb and his second book. Robb talks about his health history and his time as a Vegan struggling with Ulcerative Colitis. Then his breakthrough by... Keep Reading >

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Why is Rosita Cod Liver Oil so good for you? Here's the story! Rosita was founded by Archie Welch, co-founder of Corganic.com offering products for the Autism Spectrum. His concern over reports of digestive stress and illness with Green Pasture Fermented Cod Oil led him to Norway and the rediscovery of ancient methods for harvesting Cod... Keep Reading >

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"Heal Your Pain Now" is a new kind of pain resolution book. Joe Tatta is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a foundation in the Paleo Diet. He has several chapters on diet, then on movement, managing your mind and how perception affects healing.  There are easy recipes and multiple supplement suggestions.  Available here on... Keep Reading >

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What are the best grains for Gluten Free Diets or Paleo? Here's my experience choosing from the grains and pseudo-grains to see what digests best for me. The trick is preparing them exactly right to improve digestibility. If you've been Grain Free, Gluten Free or Paleo for a while, you may find yourself craving grains. But... Keep Reading >

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Take charge of stress with this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on 5 calming herbs for sleep, stress and anxiety.  When we get tense. angry or fearful, we don't sleep well. Calming herbs have been used for 1000's of years for relaxing, sleep, pain and nervous energy. Learn to use them daily for a... Keep Reading >

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The Thyroid Adrenal Connection is a popular topic on my blog and now there's a Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on this hidden connection. If tired adrenals cause low thyroid function, it's important to fix the adrenals before starting thyroid hormone.  Both the thyroid and the adrenal glands are regulated by the Pituitary and... Keep Reading >

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  Here's "The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook" book review and my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast with authors Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt. With 5 auto-immune disorders between them, Mickey and Angie share their successes and lifestyle tips for living well with chronic illness.  Autoimmune disorders can be hard to diagnose and medical solutions are limited.... Keep Reading >

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The Paleo Thyroid Solution book review and podcast has clinical details not found in most thyroid books or doctor's offices. Primal Blueprint Podcaster Elle Russ shares her history of unique thyroid problems and explains thyroid function and treatment options in detail. Hypothyroidism affects 10 times more women than men and can be misdiagnosed as many... Keep Reading >

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This Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast features Beverly talking about the dangers of Testosterone for women and men, and how to dose and test it. There is no FDA approved Testosterone for women. Studies are sketchy and conflicting. Women make very little Testosterone so it's hard to test it correctly, although you can measure... Keep Reading >

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I eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Seed Oil is one you've probably never heard of.

Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil.

It is not an essential oil.

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Understand thyroid toxins, nutrients and goitrogens and their effects on thyroid function. The thyroid is highly sensitive to certain foods, heavy metals and chemicals that displace Iodine or disrupt the manufacture or conversion of T4 hormone and the active T3.  Here's some of the topics on this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast: How mercury... Keep Reading >

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Leaky Gut Symptoms, Causes and Tests. Leaky Gut plays a huge role in autoimmune disorders and chronic health issues. It is both a cause and an effect of illness and food intolerance.  What causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? What are the symptoms? Is there a reliable Leaky Gut test? What is the role of foods such... Keep Reading >

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Beat belly bloat and get to the cause of your gut discomfort. Here's 10 specific causes of a bloated belly and steps to take to get it under control. Fasts and detox diets may work for a few days but if the underlying issue is not found, the problem has not been fixed. Go for... Keep Reading >

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Here's Herpes and Shingles help for these painful viruses that impact our social life. Certain Paleo-friendly foods have a huge effect on feeding these viruses. Avoiding certain nuts and seeds is critical and perhaps gelatin as well. Did you know that bone broth is high in Arginine, the opposite of the essential amino Lysine which... Keep Reading >

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Blood pressure myths may prevent you from fixing the cause of your hypertension. For one, is your pressure high enough to need medication? Normal pressure was 170/98 until the 1970's. Now we're told to keep it under 140 or 120, with the help of a lifetime of drugs.  Blood pressure rises in response to stress,... Keep Reading >

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Mark Sisson joins me on Primal Diet – Modern Health to talk about fitness over 40, especially for women in their 40's and 50's. We've got plenty of other topics too. Standing desk chairs? Body composition on Paleo? Amount of carbs for maintenance after weight loss? Yep! Mark explains WHY fitness over 40 so important.... Keep Reading >

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Does cholesterol cause heart disease? Scientists and health professionals have said "NO" for 50 years. The USDA finally agrees! The previously recommended 300 mg. a day cholesterol limit (the amount in one egg and 1 cup of chicken) was quietly removed from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The government acknowledged there is no link between cholesterol and... Keep Reading >

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Could you have a Calcium deficiency on Paleo?  Ask yourself this – are you actually eating 3 cups of collards or kale every day?  And a tin of sardines with bones? If not, you could have a Calcium deficiency even with Paleo foods. Here's why, and here's a list of the few calcium-rich foods we... Keep Reading >

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Vitamin D is a powerful nutrient that can save your life. Vitamin D benefits for depression, cancer, heart disease and gene regulation are proven in many research studies. In this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast, I discuss testing Vitamin D annually, ideal lab ranges, and why you never take Vitamin D by itself.  Other... Keep Reading >

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This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about.
First let's talk about gluten.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat.  Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected.

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Chris Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive joins me in this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on how to balance your Microbiome bacteria. We talk about SIBO testing, Organic Acids urine testing, proper stool testing and how to get good and bad gut bacteria in balance on a Paleo Diet.  Chris mentions helpful plant foods that... Keep Reading >

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I recently wrote two great blog posts on nutrient dense smoothies. Here's a Low Carb Paleo Smoothies podcast to go with them. These are recipe-free versions of the old juice and fruit smoothie. They won't crash your blood sugar! Thick and rich, you eat these Paleo Smoothie Bowls with a spoon. I'll share my list... Keep Reading >

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Tony Wrighton is an author, NLP coach and popular sports broadcaster in the UK. His podcast slogan is Zestology: Live Life with Energy, Vitality and Motivation.   Tony was a successful author and sports personality and had learned Neuro Linguistic Programming at the highest level when he contracted a virulent virus in 2014. He spent months... Keep Reading >

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"The Domestic Man" Russ Crandall has a Paleo friendly book based on takeout favorites.  There's Asian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and American foods you'll recognize and love.  "Paleo Takeout" is packed with "restaurant favorites without the junk". With a history of a stroke in his early 20's, an autoimmune disorder and an active Navy career, how... Keep Reading >

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Remove Stress: Don't Manage It!  Adam Farrah explains this useful distinction in our Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast. Following Tim Ferris's 80/20 Rule, Adam talks about upgrading the 20% we do that brings 80% of our results. And shares how he gets through recovery from illness with help from Yoga, Meditation and Medical Marijuana.... Keep Reading >

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Looking for natural help for Candida? Want to understand Candida symptoms and treatment options?    My interview with Dr. Lauren Noel covers prevention and treatment of Candida and its toxic metabolites which can cause long-term health problems.  Noel is known as Dr. Lo to her radio listeners and to patients in her California clinic. (See... Keep Reading >

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Need answers for Fibromyalgia?  Here's 5 common causes of Fibromyalgia and the many types of pain and dysfunction seen with it. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome, often involving fatigue and hormone problems as well as pain.  It can manifest in different ways for different people, and can change from day to day.  Research over the... Keep Reading >

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There's dozens of secrets of coconut oil on the show today! A highly digestible fat rich in Lauric Acid, coconut oil is a useful tool for ketogenic diets, whole body energy, pets, infection and body care.  In this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast, Jessica Espinoza of Delicious Obsessions shares her journey with Keto and how... Keep Reading >

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Dr. Stephanie Seneff discusses Roundup linked to Celiac and Autism in an interview with Beverly Meyer for Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast.  We talk about Roundup effects on sulfur detoxification, leaky gut, the brain and cholesterol.  And much more! Dr. Seneff is a Senior Researcher at MIT studying correlations in the rise of both Celiac Disease and Autism... Keep Reading >

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This podcast on Vitamin K2 for heart, bones and teeth highlights what may be the missing link in your health.   K2 works with Vitamins A, D and E to manage the placement of calcium in the body.  If you take Vitamin D and don't take Vitamin K2, you may be contributing to hardening of the arteries,... Keep Reading >

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The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns.

I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer.  She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable.

In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear.  

Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question.   

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Food cravings are important indicators of health and nutrient status.  Help stop food cravings by understanding what you're craving and why!  Not all food cravings are for junk food. Listen in to learn what your appetite for different foods can teach you. Listen to Primal Diet – Modern Health with Beverly Meyer Click here to... Keep Reading >

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Are you waking up too early in the morning?  As a restless sleeper for many years, I've helped myself and many clients change this pattern.  Here's some of my topics on this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on sleep: How much to eat for dinner Are late night snacks helpful? Beverages to avoid at... Keep Reading >

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Here's an update on the Terry Wahls protocol for autoimmune disorders, and an in-depth podcast interview with Terry and Beverly. Have you followed Dr. Wahls and her journey in reversing M.S.?   It's an amazing story and so hopeful for all of us with chronic health issues. The new updated paperback of "The Wahls Protocol"... Keep Reading >

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There's help for managing your mind in this free-flowing podcast with Evan Brand and Beverly. I talk with Evan about having to change my life (and health) and learning to manage my thinking. When I became too run down to work for a while, I spent time observing the decisions and worries in my mind.... Keep Reading >

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Living with an autoimmune disorder?  Let's talk about The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott and see what you can do to reverse it. It may be hard to believe, but it is absolutely possible to change your future.  Thousands of us have done it, and with nothing more "medical" than eating great food and making... Keep Reading >

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I sat spellbound in my car listening to Andrew Lawler, author of a meaty new book on the complete story of the chicken. How did an Asian jungle pheasant become the world's most populous bird?  Why did it travel to Rome, England, and the Southern United States?  How did Queen Victoria start a riot of... Keep Reading >

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Tony Federico podcasts for Paleo Magazine and is the author of "Paleo Grilling" cookbook.  I turn the microphone around on a fellow podcaster here and talk with Tony about his passions and history.   In addition to podcasting for Paleo Magazine, Tony writes for the magazine under the "I Inspire" byline and the "Business Spotlight".... Keep Reading >

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Raw, extra virgin, Rosita cod liver oil is a completely new product.  It's so new, it's 1000's of years old. Rosita Cod Liver Oil is not "fermented".   It's light gold in color, with a gentle taste of freshly sautéed fish.  It doesn't burn the throat or cause digestive problems. It's a superior, non-rancid product... Keep Reading >

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Want to simply be human?  Mark Rogers Simply Human Lifestyle website and podcasts coach us in the Four Pillars of the Simply Human Lifestyle. This podcast is a good primer for newcomers wanting to learn how to Eat, Sleep, Move, and Enjoy Life like real humans, not the over-stressed selves we want to leave behind. It's... Keep Reading >

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Delicious Obsessions is one of my favorite blogs! Anything you want to know about gluten free Real Food and Healthy Living can be found here, including recipes, DIY advice and hundreds of articles and guest posts from Jessica and many health and food experts. Jessica's passion is developing recipes for foods and self-care products. They're... Keep Reading >

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If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut.

It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more.

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"Mediterranean Paleo Cooking" gets my vote for the 2014 cookbook of the year.  The combined knowledge of a classically trained Algerian chef (Nabil Boumrar) and his Holistic Nutritionist wife (Caitlin Weeks) is a total win.   Add in Diane Sanfilippo (Practical Paleo, Balanced Bites) as book designer and photographer, and you've got something great! As... Keep Reading >

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Earthing for health! Kick off your shoes and restock your most depleted nutrient, anti-inflammatory electrons from the earth! Research on elite athletes, diabetics, heart patients and arthritis patients confirms negatively charged electrons improve circulation, thin sticky blood and renew the rhythms of cortisol and other hormones.  I had a fascinating conversation with Martin Zucker, author... Keep Reading >

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Here's an excellent step by step guide on how to prepare fermented foods at home. It includes all the hows and whys of homemade Ketchup, Mayo, Chutney, Kimchee, Kefir, Kraut and more… Enjoy these highlights from my interview with author Lisa Herndon (see podcast link below or on my iTunes page). This is the second... Keep Reading >

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