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Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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Metabolic Syndrome is a metabolic disorder that involves not one, but a combination of three or more of the following health issues:

    Abdominal Obesity
    High Blood Sugar
    High Triglyceride Levels
    High Blood Pressure
    Low HDL (Good) Cholesterol

Foods that Make Metabolic Syndrome Worse:

    Fake and Processed Foods
    Artificial Sweeteners
    Diet Sodas
    Trans Fats (Trans Fatty Acids)
    Refined Carbohydrates and Sugar
    Alcohol

Product we recommend to help with Metabolic Syndrome:

Diaxinol – Diaxinol® is a natural and synergistic formula for maintaining balanced blood sugar. Through enhanced signaling at the cellular level, Diaxinol®’s blend of natural extracts and vitamins support healthy blood glucose levels.

If you don’t know if you have metabolic syndrome or not, consider this lab panel to find out:

Comprehensive Lab Panel – The GWH – 3. Comprehensive Panel w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 101 biomarkers.

This panel includes Dr. Lewis’ consultation services and recommendations. Please complete the health survey at https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/health-survey/

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Keto, Paleo and Weight Loss

The Paleo Diet and the Ketogenic (Keto) Diet have become very popular over the last few years. You’ve probably tried at least one of them yourself, or you know someone who has. People often believe these are the healthiest diets, but this is not always true. As with everything, there are pros and cons to each diet, and success also depends on a person’s individual needs and genetics. For example, Paleo may provide too much protein for the average person, and Keto may be difficult for someone who has had their gallbladder removed.

The Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet gained a lot of popularity a few years ago with famous wrestlers, actors, and singers endorsing it. Eating Paleo has some benefits, but just like any diet, it’s not for everyone. The Paleo Diet is based on the idea of eating like a caveman, or eating what our ancestors hunted and gathered before farming began. Many of the most common ailments affecting the developed world today are due to the intake of too many carbohydrates (especially sugar), too little fat, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. On the Paleo Diet you eat a lot of fat and protein, very few carbs, and everything you eat is natural and unprocessed. This can be a great diet for some people, and it is healthier than a diet full of processed food and sugar, but it may be too much protein for the average person.

The Keto Diet

The Keto Diet has become very popular over the last couple years, and there are countless stories of people who followed the Keto Diet and saw their blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol, and/or blood pressure normalize, in addition to losing weight. The Keto Diet emphasizes eating more good fats than carbs or protein, and making sure all the food you eat is natural. When done the right way, Keto can greatly improve your health, but it’s not the right diet for everyone.

People who have had their gallbladder removed often struggle with the Keto Diet. The gallbladder plays a major role in digesting fat, and many people are unable to tolerate high amounts of fat after having their gallbladder removed. The liver produces bile and the gallbladder stores it in between meals, then when fat is consumed your gallbladder releases bile to help break the fat down. For someone that no longer has a gallbladder, bile is often not released fast enough or in high enough amounts to properly break the fat down, especially on a high-fat diet like Keto. However, you don’t have to avoid fat for the rest of your life if you don’t have a gallbladder. Taking supplements that contain digestive enzymes and ox bile can help with fat digestion in people who have their gallbladder and in people who don’t. Try taking one to two Digestive Essentials right before eating a meal and see if you notice a difference.

Weight Loss

Strict diets are often difficult for people to follow, but eating healthy can be simple. Try taking it one step at a time like first cutting out processed food – think boxed, bagged and frozen foods – and replacing them with home cooked meals. Each little thing you do adds up to make a big difference, and pretty soon you’ll be eating healthy every day.

However, if you want a little extra help on your weight loss journey, you can give these supplements a try:

Eating healthy isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about getting healthier in every way and feeling better than ever. Focus on organic, whole foods, listen to your body, and follow a diet that fulfills your individual nutritional needs. Your body will thank you!

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Which Diet Is Best For Weight Loss | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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Diets Discussed For Weight Loss:

    Carnivore Diet
    Paleo Diet
    Keto Diet
    Dash Diet
    Mediterranean Diet

Our Recommendation for helping you determine which lab panel is best to help you lose weight:

Comprehensive Lab Panel – The GWH – 3. Comprehensive Panel w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 101 biomarkers.

This panel includes Dr. Lewis’ consultation services and recommendations. Please complete the health survey at https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/health-survey/

Product Recommended to assist weight loss:

    GlycemaCORE Vanilla – Supports Blood Sugar Balance Already Within Normal Levels
    Strengthens Cardiovascular Health

GlycemaCORE provides fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, lipoic acid, chromium vanadyl sulfate, with no added sugar.

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The United States of Stress

Stress is one of the biggest issues facing our society nowadays. We lead such fast-paced, busy lives that it’s difficult to ever let ourselves unwind, and we often allow meaningless things to stress us out and dampen our mood. There are many things that can contribute to stress like vitamin and mineral deficiencies, sleep deprivation, adrenal fatigue, illness, family or marital issues, and countless other things. Although some stressors are out of your control, you can control your reaction to them. Changing the way you view and react to situations can greatly lower your stress level.

Vitamins and Minerals

Magnesium and zinc are very important minerals for dealing with stress, they both play important roles in nervous system function, and many people who struggle with anxiety or high levels of stress are deficient in these key minerals. Getting enough B vitamins is also important for dealing with stress, and for countless other functions in your body. Iron deficiency (anemia) is another common cause of anxiety and stress, and can lead to shakiness, fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and an anxious feeling. These deficiencies can usually be fixed by using a high-quality multivitamin, but if you’re greatly deficient in a certain vitamin or mineral, then you may need to take a supplement designed specifically for that along with a multivitamin. For example, if you’re anemic, you may need to take an iron supplement along with a multivitamin, or a multivitamin designed for low-iron individuals.

Sleep and Adrenals

Getting enough sleep every night is crucial for dealing with stress and for your overall health. You should be getting seven to eight hours of good quality sleep a night. If you get less seven hours of sleep on a regular basis you may start noticing more irritability, fatigue, forgetfulness, depression, bodily aches and pains, etc. Sleep is so important for every part of your body, and getting enough sleep every night should be one of your top priorities. However, adrenal fatigue can make falling and staying asleep difficult. Adrenal fatigue refers to a condition in which your cortisol is too low, usually due to being highly stressed for a long period of time, causing your cortisol to bottom-out. This is a common issue, and many people don’t realize they have it. Fortunately, you can heal adrenal fatigue naturally by supplementing with the proper nutrients and adrenal gland supplements, getting adequate sleep, and utilizing stress-reducing techniques like yoga and meditation.

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Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night, drink plenty of water, make sure you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals, and focus on positive thoughts. Remember that you can choose to be stressed-out and worried, or you can choose to not let small things affect you.

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Overcoming The United States of Stress | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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How do you overcome it?

    Let Go of Grudges
    Treat Everyone with Kindness
    Regard Your Problems as Challenges
    Express Gratitude for What You Have
    Dream Big
    Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
    Speak Well of Others
    Avoid Making Excuses – Take Responsibility
    Live In the Present
    Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
    Meditate

Product that Helps with Stress:

Cerevive – Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that regulate mood, memory, the sleep cycle and daily stress. Adequate neurotransmitter production depends on an adequate supply of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals in the diet. High levels of stress, dietary deficiencies, genetics, medications and toxins all play a role in neurotransmitter depletion. CereVive provides the nutrients required to help optimize neurotransmitter production. CereVive is formulated to support a positive mental outlook and a relaxed, focused state. It includes amino acid precursors and bioactive nutrients that support healthy levels of neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Maintaining adequate neurotransmitter production is vital for regulating mood, appetite, memory, focus, energy levels, and a healthy sleep cycle.

 

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Vitamin D and Fish Oil Doesn’t Work Really | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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Benefits of a good Fish Oil:

    Can Be Good For Heart Health
    May Help Treat Certain Mental Disorders
    Can Help Reduce Weight and Waist Circumference
    Supports Eye Health and May Help Protect Vision in Old Age
    Reduces Inflammation and Symptoms of Inflammatory Disease
    Can help with Skin disorders like psoriasis and dermatitis
    Very Important During Pregnancy and Early Life
    Can Help Reduce Liver Fat
    Helps Lower Triglycerides
    Improves Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
    Improves Attention and Hyperactivity in Children
    May Help Prevent Symptoms of Mental Decline
    Can Help Improve Asthma Symptoms and Risk of Allergies
    Helps With Bone Health

Product In Today’s Show:

Alpha Base Premier Packs – provide a targeted combination of three high-concentration nutritional formulas in convenient, easy-to-take packets. Each pack includes Alpha Base Capsules without Iron, a hypo-allergenic, comprehensive, high-quality blend of bioavailable vitamins and minerals. Orthomega 820 is also included, and contains 430 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 390 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids per soft gel.

Finally, each pack includes Resvoxitrol, a unique combination of phytonutrients designed to enhance antioxidant potential in the body. 

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Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James – Thyroid

Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James

Dr. Lewis recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James where he spoke about thyroid issues and what you can do about them. Thyroid issues are becoming more and more common, so learning how to prevent and treat them is more important than ever. You can listen to that podcast here.

Ashley James is a health influencer and she has hundreds of podcasts and lots of information on how to be a healthier you, physically and emotionally. These podcasts and articles can be found on her website here.

Thyroid Issues

It seems as though everyone knows someone who has a thyroid issue, it may be themselves, or a friend or relative, but there’s no denying that thyroid problems have become much more common in recent years. There are many contributing factors like stress, environmental and dietary toxins, poor nutrition, hormone imbalances, etc., but the good news is that you can do something about it. Diet is the biggest thing to consider changing if you’re concerned about thyroid health, but iodine, fish oil, and certain vitamins and minerals are crucial to achieving and maintaining thyroid health.

Iodine

Adequate iodine levels are necessary for the thyroid to function properly, and iodine absorption is often inhibited by fluoride, bromine, and chlorine. These chemicals are commonly found in tap water, and they can bind to the iodine receptors, preventing your body from being able to absorb the iodine it needs. It is often necessary to eliminate these chemicals from your diet before supplementing with iodine so your body can properly absorb it.

Fish Oil

Fish oil should be a part of everyone’s diet/supplement plan due to the many benefits. Fish oil may help balance cholesterol levels, lower triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and it may even improve the symptoms associated with certain psychological disorders because it supplies the brain with the fat it needs to function correctly. We likely still haven’t discovered all the benefits of fish oil, but we know it’s incredibly important to your thyroid and overall health.

Vitamins and Minerals

Taking a high-quality multivitamin can be beneficial because it provides a wide-range of nutrients, many of which you likely aren’t getting enough of through diet alone. Vitamin deficiencies are very common today due to stress and environmental toxins that deplete certain vitamins and minerals, and diets that are high in processed food that contains few nutrients. Another big cause of the increasing deficiencies are gut imbalances. When the good and bad bacteria in your gut aren’t balanced, or if you have leaky gut (many people do without realizing it) or digestive disorders, then you probably aren’t able to absorb much of the vitamins and minerals you do eat and/or supplement with. This is why the first steps to healing usually include cutting out fake food (processed, packaged food with long ingredient lists), eating lots of organic fruits and vegetables, and healing your gut through the use of probiotics, celery juice, and supplementation. Fixing these issues can greatly improve your overall health, and may help prevent or lessen thyroid issues.

Be sure to listen to Dr. Lewis speak on Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James to learn more about thyroid issues and what you can do.

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Candida Overgrowth | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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Symptoms of Candia or Yeast:

    Headaches, Sinus Headaches, Migraines, Low Blood Sugar Headaches
    Night Leg Pains, Muscle Stiffness, Poor Coordination
    Frequent Sore Throat, Mouth or Canker Sores
    Sinus Infection, Bronchial Infections, Chronic Cough or Asthma
    Heart Palpitations, Rapid Pulse Rate
    Yeast Infections, Itching or burning in the vagina or prostate, Urinary burning, frequent Urination, lack of bladder control, bed-wetting, menstrual cramping, PMS
    Gas, Bloating, Abdominal pain, Gastritis, Heartburn, Diarrhea, Constipation, Spastic Colon
    Allergic Reactions like congested nose, hives, headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, cramps, arthritis, irritability, depression, increased sensitivities to foods or chemicals.
    Rashes under the breasts, groin area, diaper rash, hives, etc.
    Poor short-term memory, fuzzy thinking and confusion
    Fatigue
    Weight Gain because yeast overgrowth causes cravings for sugar, interferes with appetite, raises insulin levels, lowers metabolism and increases fatigue.

Product Mentioned in Today’s Show:

Candicid Forte – Candicid Forte provides a blend of nutrients, potent botanicals and essential oils to promote healthy microbial balance and immune support. Formulated with the goal of building a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) flora, Candicid Forte includes biotin, a nutrient that inhibits yeast from converting into the more aggressive fungal form.

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Oh No, Not the Flu!

Flu season is finally upon us, and we know no one wants to get the flu, especially after last year’s rough season, but how do we protect ourselves? Fortifying your immune system is one of the best ways to help prevent the flu and other sicknesses, and it can help make it easier for your body to fight off anything it does come into contact with. There are many ways to naturally increase your immune system, and we’ll cover a few of them in this article.

Vitamins

One of the most common things people think of when it comes to preventing and treating cold and flu viruses is vitamin C. Vitamin C is a great choice and it does help increase immunity. However, there are many other vitamins and herbs that can also boost your immune system. Vitamin B6 is a great vitamin to add into your immune-boosting routine, along with vitamin E. Vitamin B6 helps support the immune system, and a B6 deficiency can even cause your body to produce less antibodies which can lead to decreased immunity. Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant that helps fight off free radicals and prevent them from causing damage, and it also boosts your immune system, making it easier for your body to protect itself.

Herbs

Some herbs and spices that are good for boosting immune system include astragalus, olive leaf, cinnamon, garlic, and turmeric, among many others. Astragalus can help support the immune system while also increasing your body’s ability to deal with stress. Olive leaf contains antioxidants that protect your body, plus it can help boost heart health. Garlic is another tasty spice/food that is an anti-inflammatory, an immune system booster, and might even shorten colds. Last but certainly not least, turmeric can help fight inflammation, and it can help protect the liver and other organs from toxins.

Probiotics

Around seventy percent of your immune system resides in the gut, so if your gut is not functioning properly, or if you have an imbalance of good and bad bacteria (which is a very common issue) then your immune system likely isn’t functioning at optimal levels. Adding back in the good bacteria helps crowd out the bad bacteria, leading to enhanced digestion, less constipation and bloating, and increased immunity. Eating fermented foods like kimchi can help replace some of that bacteria, but the easiest and most effective solution is taking a probiotic. Supplementing with probiotics can also help ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety because many of our mood hormones are produced in the gut. You’ll be amazed at how much probiotics can improve your overall health.

Recommended Products for Immune Health:

  • Liposomal C – liquid vitamin C supplement with high absorption rate
  • Stress B-Complex – contains several B vitamins, including B6
  • Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols – contains vitamin E
  • Olive Leaf Extract – contains olive leaf extract, mentioned earlier
  • Garlic 5000 – contains garlic
  • Traumeric – contains turmeric root extract along with other antioxidants
  • Innate Flora 50-14 – probiotic containing 14 different strains of bacteria, and 50 billion total bacteria

Viracid

Our top recommendation for immune system support is Viracid.

Viracid contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), zinc, astragalus, European elder berry extract, echinacea extract, and a few other natural ingredients. Each of these herbs and vitamins can help provide immune support when taken by themselves, but taken together in a supplement like Viracid, the immune-boosting effect can be much greater. Research supports the claims that these herbs and vitamins boost immunity, and we’ve had many customers report that they took Viracid while everyone around them was getting the flu and colds, but they never caught anything.

Eating a variety of organic fruits and vegetables, and eating plenty of good fats and proteins also improves your immune system, along with your digestive system, hormones, mood, and almost every part of your body. What you eat fuels your body, so make sure it’s good, natural food.

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Oh No Not The Flu | The Green Wisdom Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis

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Natural Ways to Protect Against Cold and Flu

    Optimizing Vitamin D levels
    Getting Enough Sleep
    Regular Exercise
    Face Steam
    Hydrate and Rest
    Remove White Foods
    Coconut Oil
    Apple Cider Vinegar

 

Product Mentioned In Today’s Show:

Viracid – Includes a powerful combination of key nutrients and botanical extracts that provide immediate support for immune challenges. Viracid boosts immune defenses by providing nutrients such as L-lysine vitamin A, C, pantothenic acid, B12 and zinc, as well as the synergistic blend of botanical extracts black elderberry, astragalus, echinacea and andrographis that have been used traditionally for their clinically effective immunomodulating properties.

Lab Mentioned In Today’s Show –

Comprehensive Lab Panel  – The GWH – 3. Comprehensive Panel w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 101 biomarkers. This panel includes Dr. Lewis’ consultation services and recommendations. Please complete the health survey at https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/health-survey/