Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Neuropathy/Nerve Symptoms

1. Metabolic Testing Baseline:

• cancer

• autoimmune

• inflammatory

• heavy metals

• 2.  Lifestyle:

  • sedentary

  • sitting

  • pedometer

  • FitBit

  • swimming

  • whole body vibration

 ·        3.  Dietary

• alcohol

• caffeine

• high glycemic grains

• artificial sweeteners

• balance of omega-3 fats (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines) and omega-9 fats (olive oil, olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados); avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils and fried foods.

• olive oil, coconut oil, or macadamia nut oil at low heat.

• high quality protein at every meal

• Snack on vegetables, anti-inflammatory berries and small amounts of raw nuts, olives or avocado

• PaleoBarsTM are also acceptable snacks for diabetics.

• PaleoFiber®

• healthy protein shakes

 ·        4.  Supplement Recommendations:

• ·In addition to the core multivitamin/mineral Metabolic SynergyTM, 3 capsules two times per day:

• ·PS 150 Brain Health (the ultimate Nerve) [1] 2 capsules per day

• ·Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Memory [2] and Neuropathy) 2 capsules with breakfast and 1 with lunch (total of 3 per day)

• · GLA 240[3] 1 softgel with breakfast, lunch and dinner (total of 3 per day)

• 5.  Getting professional help

  • Cranial work

  • Chiropractic (Kineosio taping for Carpal tunnel, See below)

  • Acupressure

  • reflexology

[1] Ann Neurol. 1979 Mar;5(3):245-52.

[2] Diabetes Care. 2005 Jan;28(1):89-94.

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=gamma+lineleic+acid+and+neuropathy

Top 6 things to Take While in Ketosis (Losing Weight)

Hello, I’m Dr. Paul and I’m here to guide you on your Ketosis Journey! Whether it be weight loss, fighting cancer, fighting autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus or multiple ailments, you will need to have a foundation for getting through and rebuilding your body back to health.  Ketosis can be a vital part of that. So let’s dive right in.

Number one are multivitamins(MV). Why do you need them? Mv’s rebuild the nutrients that are missing in your body. Why are they missing? Because there has been a hundred years of abusing our soil. Because of overpopulation, farms have been forced to overuse and abuse the soil so we can help meet the demands of the population. As a result, our foods are depleted of essential nutrients.

Obviously not all MV’s are created equal.  I’ve seen on Xray mv’s getting ready to come out the stool “whole”. It’s a complete waste of money! I've seen supplements that have a certain amount that says on the label but only have 50% of that substance in the actual bottle, some have 0%, that’s right, none of that nutrient was in the bottle.  That is why I always look for FDA/cGMP approved. I've seen supplements that haven't been tested for heavy metals which are extremely damaging to the body. Here's a link that you can go to to see how to pick the best supplements at a discounted cost. Multivitamins are your first link toward getting healthy through ketosis.

Number two are essential fatty acids(oils). Oils are an essential part of every cell of the body because the cells are made up of a fat membrane. Cells talk to each other via this fat membrane. As a result, when you don't have enough good oil, your body mis-communicates and suffers.  Top that off the bombardment of bad oils in our food supply. Bad oils are rampant and found mainly in fast foods and processed foods. You need to start reading labels. Most foods have canola oil or safflower oil or sunflower oil and worst yet, partially hydrogenated oils.  There's confusion on whether safflower and sunflower are healthy or not but put it this way, once they get oxidized, it’s like rust to the body. They become bad oils. It causes oxidation of cells which causes early destruction of cells, i.e. early aging. So oils protect our cell walls just like essential oils in all plants protect it from the Sun damage. In addition, there are a host of other functions including reduction of bad cholesterol and increasing the good cholesterol.  Not only does good cholesterol help cause vibrant physical and sexual health, it's also instrumental in reducing inflammation transporting heavy metals out of the body.

The next thing is electrolytes. What are electrolytes?  They are in water that has not been stripped of electrolytes which are basically essential minerals.  The ultimate consequence of continual deprivation of water/electrolytes is what? Yes death! Electrolytes performance numerous functions including, detoxification from heavy metals and you tend to lose more on a ketosis program like Ideal Protein.  The major electrolytes are calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium so we encourage sea salt. In the case of Ideal Protein, its 330 mg of potassium in just the Ideal sea salt that you sprinkle on your foods.

The next thing that we want to that are highly recommended is branched chain amino acids.  Why? Because that helps to rebuild the muscle that you lose on every weight loss program. Not all weight loss programs are created equal.  Some programs lose 50% muscle and that is scary. It’s terrible for your metabolism because it slows metabolism down. So you get a false sense of hope thinking, “Wow, I’ve lost weight!” But then at the end of program 50% of that you lost was muscle and your metabolism really slows down. So what happens when you get back to eating more carbs? Your body will go into yo-yo dieting. It'll just jump up with weight because your metabolism is completely wrecked. Therefore Branch chain amino acids helps to rebuild the muscle in order to keep the metabolism up.  Think of Arnold Schwarzenegger who is mainly muscle. When he is showcasing his body, he’s contracting those muscles. Is that easy to do? No, he's sweating up a storm because like all men, not only does he have a greater % muscle, compared to women, but he is a body builder. Therefore he will need more branch chain amino acids then you or me. So, they are essential in your weight loss program. I would even go another step to say they are essential when you get older as well because of muscle wasting when you get older. So the implications of Branch chain aminos are far reaching.

Fifth are enzymes.  Enzymes are critical for digesting food and digesting inflammation and infection in the food you eat.   Betaine HCL or hydrochloric acid are extracted from Beets. Thus the “Bet” in Betaine. Is your stomach acidic or alkaline?  It’s strongly acidic. Why is it acidic? It was designed to be extremely acidic to allow the body to digest the food and help make vitamin B12 from the intrinsic factor. No HCL means no Intrinsic factor → no Vitamin B12.  That’s not good! Tums and Prilosec suppress HCL production. Yes acid foods can cause unwanted symptoms for many people. I.e. Acid reflux. But the reason why is because you have too much lactic acid and deficient in hydrochloric acid.   Did you know that Betaine HCL was the first antibiotic before penicillin? Did you also know that you are given a certain amount to last throughout life?  If when you were younger, you ate a lot of processed foods, you will run out of HCL earlier in life which will cause things like acid reflux, indigestion, gallbladder problems and other digestive woes.  I know of 18 year olds losing their gall bladders because of junk foods. In a nutshell, hydrochloric acid rebuilds the stomach to help digest foods and fight inflammation and fight infection.

Last but not least are antioxidants.   I strongly recommend that for any program because as you're getting healthy, especially when you losing weight, your body's going to release extra “unwanted” fat from your body storage so you can lose weight.  Do you know what is stored in the fat? Toxins and extra hormones like estrogen. Estrogen builds fat in the body, can you picture a man with breasts from being overweight? Yes that is from excess estrogen! Well all that is going into the bloodstream when you are losing weight. That is also why it can change the menstrual cycles of women temporarily.  Because the bloodstream is so pure what is it going to do with all those toxins? How does it fight it off? Will toxins act like rust to metal. It damages cells. That is called oxidation. So the first thing the body wants to do is beat it with antioxidants. One of the antioxidants is called Ultra gamma E complex which is a powerful combination vitamin E product.

So those are the top 6 things that help your body to start getting healthier in your ketosis journey.  Please remember this and learn more here: If you are healthy, does it matter the name of the disease?

Top reasons why Bone Broth can be the Best Food on the Planet (7 min video)

Why is bone broth so healthy? You have to ask that question in light of where you're getting the source from. Watch this video to understand if the animal protein you are eating is healthy. If you're an animal that is cooped up or forced with injections of antibiotics watch this video. If you're not allowed to roam and graze and eat from the land, you're probably not healthy as an animal. So watch this video and understand why bone broth can be an essential part of being healthy. Does it matter the name of the disease of your healthy?

RECIPE FOR BONE-VEGETABLE BROTH

Bones, preferably from organic, free range and/or grass fed animals.*

7 carrots, cut fine

1 small bunch of celery, cut fine

1/3 bunch of parsley, cut fine

Large handful of spinach, cut fine

1 large Vidalia onion, chopped

2 T Apple cider vinegar
salt/pepper, to taste

Cumin and/or Turmeric, to taste

Ginger: great for healing the digestive tract (ex. Diverticulitis, etc…)

Fill a big crock pot or stock pot ½ full of bones (chicken, turkey, beef and/or fish bones). If using beef bones, roast beforehand for 25 or 30 minutes at about 375 F and then use them to make a stock.

Add vegetables. Cover bones/vegetables with reverse osmosis OR Berkey water. Add a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with the cold water to help draw out the nutrients from the bones.  Put it on high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat so it doesn’t do much more than simmer. Add spices.

Skim off the “froth” as it arises. Continue to add water as it evaporates.

Allow around 4 hours for chicken stock and a minimum of 6 hours for other, tougher bones.  If you have time, let it boil for as much as 24 hours for chicken and 48 hrs for beef bones. This time allows the bones to turn to Gelatin which has amazing curative properties as well as makes it easier to digest. The more it cooks the more minerals you’ll leach from the bones and vegetables.  Store in refrigerator to use as needed.  Drink it warm. 

 *Ask your local butcher for a carcass of chicken or beef bones (many call them “dog bones” or “soup bones”). Many local grocery stores sell “soup bones”. You can also keep all the bones from the meat you eat during the week in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. 

Save Money and Increase Efficiency in Organizing Supplements

Watch this video to see how I organize my supplements

Intro:

Do you think that the fruits and vegetables and other wholesome food we have today are the same as 100 years ago?

Are agricultural practices the same!

Do we rotate our crops?

Do ever give our soil a rest?

Do we load our crops with GMO and pesticides?

Are our soils rich with nutrients anymore?

If we have to eat 20 servings of vegetables to get the same nutrition as 5 servings back then, do you think it would be wise to supplement our foods with vitamins etc.?

I think a resounding yes!

Autoimmune disease like Hashimotos, which has recently creeped into my health, Lupus, MS, Adhd, autism, allergies, asthma are all increasing!

All that to say, I’m on this health journey with you and yes I take a lot of supplements based on pre and post lab testing to know which ones I need to be on as well as the ones I don’t need anymore. Yes, it’s a lot at first but as you get healthier, you need less and less. See the video above to get insights to make it easier for you.

Are Your Supplements Causing More Harm than Good?

Questions to ask Before Buying Supplements?

1. Will they work for your problem or if you have bought them already, is it solving your health issue?

2. Have your supplements been tested and proven successful as evidenced with scientific lab tests?

3. Has your supplements been used in real life clinical experience from many doctors with 100’s of total years combined experience?

4. Are they cGMP certified?

   FDA is becoming more stringent with supplement companies.  Those companies that don't abide, will close up shop!  GMP Certification (Good manufacturing Practices) was started in 2007.  GMP is the minimum that you should look for in a supplement.  It’s important to understand that GMP certification by itself may not ensure that the vitamin or mineral supplement you take will provide the benefits you’ve seen or heard advertised. But it can help to make sure that you are getting what you pay for in the bottle, and that it’s been handled in a manner that attempts to ensure your safety.    A study was done by Consumer labs (www.consumerlab.com) did a study on Valerian for 10 companies.   5 had the amount of Valerian it said on the label.  5 did not.   One had Zero Valerian!  Getting what it says on the label is where GMP is critical.

5. Are they providing Certificates to disclose any harmful ingredients have been checked for?

   In a dedicated effort to secure  the superior quality and purity of our quality professional lines, raw materials and finished product lab documentation retention is a must to prove the standards required prior to giving them to our patients. In the interest of full transparency, all independent lab Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

   The following is from one of our vendors that we trust:  Designs for Health:

   Certificates of Analysis & Raw Material Testing

   Our raw material vendors are measured against criteria designed to quantify the stringent quality parameters we insist upon. We purchase our raw materials only from those vendors who are able to meet our exacting requirements.

   Designs for Health maintains the following documentation requirements for raw materials:

   Certificates of Analysis (C of As) : Every lot must be accompanied by comprehensive vendor-supplied documentation of the material's identity, potency, and purity.

   Independent Laboratory Analysis: Providing an extra measure of quality assurance, all raw materials used in the manufacture of Designs for Health products are monitored for potential contaminants and tested for the marker compound quantities as defined on our label. Numerous analytical testing processes are employed, as applicable, including HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), to name a few.

   Finished Product Testing

   Our quality control process does not end with C of As and raw material testing. As an additional line of assurance, each and every Designs for Health product is analyzed for finished product content to confirm that the manufacturing process has resulted in a finished product that meets label claims.

Will Acne Ever Rule the World?

I'm sure it feels that way for some kids. I had my share of mild acne when I was younger and I have divots on my head to prove it.  Experience with my patients and children tells me that you can beat acne, as long as they do what I tell them to do. 

What is the cause of acne?  That's the million-dollar question. 
I believe there are  multiple reasons for this. Stress and Diet are pieces of the puzzle not to mention all the additional chemicals and toxic exposure in our environment that is more unprecedented today than ever before.

Action steps to take with Acne:

• Keep skin clean with safe and healthy skincare products free of hormone-disrupting ingredients and pore-clogging petroleum

• Change pillowcases often to avoid ongoing exposure to dirt and excess oils

• Try to limit hand to face contact to prevent the spread of bacteria and germs; carry Silvercillin spray to disinfect hands and surfaces

• Decrease flare-ups by countering stress with adequate sleep and relaxation

• Encourage elimination of toxins through sweating by exercising or using a far infrared sauna

Dietary Tips and Caveats:

• Limit or avoid dairy products, white flour, and sugar-laden foods and beverages

• Eat healthy high quality proteins including dairy-free protein shakes, such as PurePaleo Chocolate or Vanilla protein made from bone broth and delicious.

• Drink plenty of water to facilitate elimination of wastes.  1 quart per 50 lb body weight.  Pure Berkey filtered water or Reverse Osmosis water.

• Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, ground flax seeds, chia seeds and raw nuts

• Eat a phytonutrient-rich diet of unprocessed whole foods, abundant in vegetables and fruits (preferably organic) that contain antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E

• Support blood sugar balance by avoiding foods that spike blood sugar such as high-sugar snacks and beverages (includes sodas and fruit juices); refined carbohydrates, and high fructose corn syrup; avoid excess sugar to prevent accumulation of the toxic by-product, acetaldehyde

Supplement Recommendations:  Strongly recommend blood work to test for dosing below and other Nutrients that may be needed. 

AcnutrolTM capsules 6 capsules per day

Hylands ClearAc as directed on label

Probiotic SynergyTM Probiospheres 1 sphere per day with breakfast

OmegAvailTM Synergy 2 softgels per day with meals

Optional, if needed: Hi-Po Emulsi-D3 liquid 1 drop per day or 1 ADK per day.   Strongly recommend blood work to test for Vitamin D dosing.  

Disclaimer:  THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CONSUMERS AS A MEANS TO CURE, TREAT, PREVENT, DIAGNOSE, OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION.

The Next Big Thing in Kids Supplements

If you have kids, you know how tough it can be for some kids to swallow supplements. You know that they should be having their vegetables, vitamins and minerals.  Getting it down is another story. For certain kids, its very easy but for other kids it's like pulling teeth.

If your kids are healthy, does it matter the name of the disease?  In our age of Attention deficit, Autism, Allergies, Asthma, Exzema & Learning disorders, our sanity as a family can be greatly compromised. Here is a more natural way to help your kids with these conditions.

With all the above conditions,  the key is doing the appropriate testing and especially spending time with the family to get a full history.  This helps laser in on potential causes of the problem.  The bottom line is that "drug free" solutions don't mean a "hill of beans" if they can't swallow the solution. Here is a great site to give you hints on getting it into their bodies.

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Miraculous Shifts in Your Health Can Be Yours!

Does it make sense that if you're healthy that your body will be able to beat disease? I have seen this in my cancer patients, autoimmune patients, migraine patients, fibromyalgia patients, obese patients, diabetic patients, multiple sclerosis patients Etc. These patients are beating their disease by getting healthy following a science-based approach.

Whether you're 5 or 95 years old, your body was made to heal given the right internal body environment! But we can't see what's inside because we don't have X-ray vision. Using a science based approach, we can put our Superman X-ray eyes on and see what's going inside the body.

Science-based nutrition™, is a comprehensive analysis of your body's imbalances, by using blood testing for nutritional deficiencies as well as hair and urine analysis to determine mineral balance/heavy metals toxins.

Your body is wonderfully made! Like an orchestra that is in perfect pitch and tune, your body should sing a pleasant harmony. Ideally, the body synchronizes with essential nutrients, minerals & vitamins that produces a beautiful song of Health!

I have been using a evidence based, results driven approach with my patients for the past 10 years. In my drive to see better results with my patients, I'm always researching and am grateful to add a rich arsenal to my practice using Science Based Nutrition™.  Dr. Van Merkel developed this system and I'm thoroughly enjoying helping and giving hope to patients with cancer, MS, autoimmune and other conditions with this system.

Imagine your body talking to you.  What would it say?  Would it say "I have atrial fibrillation, migraines or cancer"? Whether it is shouting out with a group of symptoms or no symptoms at all really is a mute point when it comes to health.  How many people do you know that don't have symptoms the day before they get diagnosed with stage 4 cancer or other disease? Conversely, most of my patients came in here at their wits end with miserable symptoms. What is the bottom line? Symptoms or no symptoms, neither determines how healthy you are.

The body does not care the name of the disease, it just cares about getting healthy.

We don't treat the disease. We treat the whole YOU! In fact, does it matter the name of the disease when your healthy?  

Feel free to peruse these case studies which:

• Utilize objective testing to measure progress.

• Consist of 100% drug free solutions.

Fibromyalgia

Case Study-Coming soon

In Just 2 months:

• More energy

• Anxiety and stress reduced

• Walked one day for the first time in years without a cane

• Lost 20 lbs

• More hopeful

Alzheimers Disease

Case Study

In Just 4 months:

• Memory improving

• Anxiety and stress reduced

• Able to concentrate

• Sense of humor returning

• No longer depressed

• More animated

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Case Study

In Just 3 months:

• Right knee completely healed

• Increased energy

• Off all medications

• No joint pain or stiffness

• Grew 2 inches and gaines 10lbs

Anxiety & Poor Concentration

Case Study

In just 2 months:

• Night sweats nearly gone

• Increased energy

• Excessive hunger under control

• No depression symptoms

• Off all 5 medications

Breast Cancer

Case Study

In Just 2 weeks:

• Tumor marker dropped 106.9 points

• Patient refused Chemo & Radiation therapy due to outstanding results

• Blood pressure shows improvement

• Update: CA 27.29 has dropped to 19.5!

Crohn’s Disease

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Digestion under control

• No nausea

• Fingernails are healthy and strong

• Dermatitis gone

• Increased energy

Chronic Skin Rash

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Triglycerides dropped 88 pts

• Cholesterol dropped 43 pts

• Vitamin D levels optimal!

• Better Energy/Stamina

• Glucose dropped 13 pts

Kidney Cancer

Case Study

In just 6 months:

• No longer needs inhaler

• Tumor has nearly stabilized

• 56 year old patient felt as good as he did at age 30

Liver Cancer

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Cancer marker PLUNGED from 4,163 to 128

• Patient can sleep through the night

• Off 2 medications

• Multiple Liver Pulmonary Nodules gone

• No growth in other nodules

• Reached a healthy weight

Lung Cancer

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Triglycerides down from 227 to 151

• Immune system strong

• Cancer markers steady

• Glucose level down from 113 to 99

• Chronic cough virtually gone

Menopause & Insomnia

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Night sweats gone

• Weight stabilized

• Hives gone

• Stopped taking Xanax

In just 9 months:

• Anxious feelings dissipated

• Appetite returning

• Blood pressure back to normal

• Hot flashes significantly improved

• Shakiness subsided

• Off all medications

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Case Study

In just 2 months:

• Off all medications

• Infections cleared

• No more pus-like discharge

• No more boils

Multiple Sclerosis

Case Study

In just 5 months:

• Can walk up/down stairs

• More independent

• Off all medications

• Vision improving

• Able to walk on toes

• Increased energy

Parkinsons Disease

Case Study

In just 4 months:

• No shaking

• More energy

• Can go jogging

• Less stuttering

• Started preaching again

• Emotions under control

Parasites

Case Study

After parasite cleanse:

• Fever gone

• Hormone problems resolved

• Off all medications

• No sensitivity to light

PSA/High Cholesterol

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• Lost 22 lbs

• Off Cholesterol Medication

• Decreased/Stable PSA

• Blood Pressure Improved

Rosacea, Chronic Fatigue & Poor Digestion

Case Study

In just 4.5 months:

• Rosacea gone

• Better digestion

• Memory and concentration improving

• Increased energy

• Diarrhea subsided

• Anxiety significantly reduced

Viral Warts

Case Study

In just 3 months:

• All warts gone

• Lost 45lbs

• Increase in energy

How to do Kinesio tape for Neck and Shoulder Pain

Are Your Supplements Causing More Harm than Good?

Questions to ask Before Buying Supplements?

1. Will they work for your problem or if you have bought them already, is it solving your health issue?

2. Have your supplements been tested and proven successful as evidenced with scientific lab tests?

3. Has your supplements been used in real life clinical experience from many doctors with 100’s of total years combined experience?

4. Are they cGMP certified?

   FDA is becoming more stringent with supplement companies.  Those companies that don't abide, will close up shop!  GMP Certification (Good manufacturing Practices) was started in 2007.  GMP is the minimum that you should look for in a supplement.  It’s important to understand that GMP certification by itself may not ensure that the vitamin or mineral supplement you take will provide the benefits you’ve seen or heard advertised. But it can help to make sure that you are getting what you pay for in the bottle, and that it’s been handled in a manner that attempts to ensure your safety.    A study was done by Consumer labs (www.consumerlab.com) did a study on Valerian for 10 companies.   5 had the amount of Valerian it said on the label.  5 did not.   One had Zero Valerian!  Getting what it says on the label is where GMP is critical.

5. Are they providing Certificates to disclose any harmful ingredients have been checked for?

   In a dedicated effort to secure  the superior quality and purity of our quality professional lines, raw materials and finished product lab documentation retention is a must to prove the standards required prior to giving them to our patients. In the interest of full transparency, all independent lab Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

   The following is from one of our vendors that we trust:  Designs for Health:

   Certificates of Analysis & Raw Material Testing

   Our raw material vendors are measured against criteria designed to quantify the stringent quality parameters we insist upon. We purchase our raw materials only from those vendors who are able to meet our exacting requirements.

   Designs for Health maintains the following documentation requirements for raw materials:

   Certificates of Analysis (C of As) : Every lot must be accompanied by comprehensive vendor-supplied documentation of the material's identity, potency, and purity.

   Independent Laboratory Analysis: Providing an extra measure of quality assurance, all raw materials used in the manufacture of Designs for Health products are monitored for potential contaminants and tested for the marker compound quantities as defined on our label. Numerous analytical testing processes are employed, as applicable, including HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), to name a few.

   Finished Product Testing

   Our quality control process does not end with C of As and raw material testing. As an additional line of assurance, each and every Designs for Health product is analyzed for finished product content to confirm that the manufacturing process has resulted in a finished product that meets label claims.

Why is there a Prop 65 Warning Label on this product?

This is a frivolous warning label from California Proposition 65.  My family and I take products with this label because its safe.  Please read below.

1. Proposition 65 is a California law that requires a warning on any products containing qualifying
levels of over 800 substances, such as pesticides, heavy metals, and even Vitamin A at certain
levels.
2. The reason some of our products contain this warning is due to the presence of lead above .5 mcg
per recommended daily dose or per serving. This affects less than 15% of our products.
NOTE: The highest per serving lead level found in any Designs for Health product is less than
you might find in a 4 oz. serving of lettuce.
3. We use the purest ingredients available, but lead is everywhere in our environment and is
impossible to avoid in many natural, plant-based ingredients. That’s because lead is found in the
soil where the plants are grown and, therefore, it is present in virtually all plant-based foods.

Examples of lead content of common foods as reported by U.S. FDA
(These foods would require a Prop 65 warning if they were dietary supplements)
Median Highest found
Food mcg/serving mcg/serving
Lettuce, leaf, raw 0.57 1.59 4 oz. serving
Spinach, fresh/frozen, boiled 1.47 7.03 4 oz. serving
Bread, cracked wheat 0.68 2.38 6 oz. serving
Sweet potatoes, fresh, baked 1.59 7.26 4 oz. serving
Fruit juice blend (100% juice) 0.85 2.38 6 oz. serving
Data from US Food & Drug Administration
Total Diet Study - Market Baskets 2006-1 through 2008-4; Market Baskets 1991-3 through 2005-4
The fact is – most foods found in the produce section of the grocery store, along with many other
healthy foods such as nuts, fish, wine, and many others – would require a Prop 65 warning label if the
law was uniformly enforced.

Does a Prop 65 warning mean the product is unsafe?

1. No. As the State of California’s own Proposition 65 website states, “A Proposition 65 warning
does not necessarily mean a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or
requirements.”
2. The FDA’s Recommended Safe and Tolerable Daily Diet Lead Intake for adults is 75 mcg. 
• This is 150 times the amount that requires a Prop 65 warning, and yet is considered safe by
the U.S. FDA
3. The FDA has established 750 mcg as the amount of lead that is known to cause health problems.
• This is 1,500 times the amount that requires a Prop 65 warning
An Industry-Wide Issue
This issue affects all companies that make nutritional supplements. The fact that some companies
selling in California are not adding warning labels to their products does not mean their products are
free of lead. Some companies may not be aware of the law; some have apparently chosen not to
comply; still others have been sued or are currently in litigation with the state of California regarding
their failure to comply with the law. 
Since consumers have the right to be informed, and even practitioners are subject to the law and
subject to fines for failure to comply, DFH has chosen to add warning labels to any affected products, 
thereby informing consumers and protecting all parties involved. 

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Dressing From a White House Chef

In my experimentation with dressings from Nourishing Traditions, I have thoroughly enjoyed this concoction. As I was talking to a patient who was for many years the top managing chef for the White House, she said that she picked up this recipe from an international chef- don't quote me on the international, all I know is that he was well known. She couldn't really ask for the recipe, because that's a faupat, but she did observe very carefully and experimented with her own concoction at home. She finally got the right delectable flavor! I feel that it is basically this dressing that I have been experimenting with. My kids lick there plates!

Remember this is a basic foundational dressing. From here you can add to your hearts desire! I love garlic so I add garlic a lot. I love dried red peppers etc. Additionally, I usually add premier research pink salt that is not toxic with heavy metal nickle which many sea salts are burdened with. Call the manufacturer of the sea salt to make sure they don't use a toxic nickel filter to sift out the sea salt. Many do!

Makes about 1.5 cups

2 teaspoon Dijon-type mustard, smooth or grainy
4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon raw wine vinegar
2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon expeller-expressed flax oil. I use mixed EFAS from biotics research. It is a great anti-inflammatory oil. It has a slight nutty taste and is great for salads and for this dressing.

Dip a fork into the jar of mustard and transfer about 1 teaspoon to a small bowl. Add vinegar and mix around. Add olive oil in a thin stream, stirring all the while with the fork, until oil is well mixed or emulsified. Add flax oil/mixed EFAS and enjoy! I make extra and store it.

In a rush?  Put it all together in a large mason jar.  Use a immersion blender and done!

Note for Ideal Protein People:   2/3rds of each tablespoon of this is oil.  That is about 2 tsp of oil which is the amount required by Ideal protein.   Bottom line:   1 tbl of this dressing per day.   

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Please educate yourself on this.  

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/741179_transcript.  Focus on Highlights like the one below to get a "Kwik" overview of this topic,  of course reading whole article will only take 5 minutes.

Yummy Healing Blueberry Smoothie

1. 1 cup unsweetened organic gmo-free almond milk or coconut milk.

2. One-quarter avocado

3. one half cup frozen organic blueberries, I get mine at Costco.

4. Several Drops  berry stevia to taste. I use Sweet Drops from Sweet Leaf

5. High quality, gmo free, organic protein powder for healing, 1 scoop.  I use Pure Paleo Vanilla from Designs for Health, (available from my office).  

6. Biodophilis FOS (1/4 tsp measured or as directed by Dr. Paul)

7. 1 tsp Organic Coconut oil (I get mine at Costco).  Can remit if don't like flavor.

8. Optional, I put supplements in there including the following, 

9. Osteo B+ for detoxifying heavy metals (available from my office (Biotics).  

10. Mg zyme (at night preferred for relaxing and detoxifying and improving sleep. (available from my office (Biotics).  

11. Vitality C great for overall health and detoxifying. (available from my office).Note must have high powered blender to liquify supplements in tablet form. (I use vitamix)

12. 1/2 tsp Premier Greens powder as a  multivitamin (available from my office)

13. Add water if too thick to get to desired thickness.              

14.  Serves 1 person

Can Digital Medicine Be the Future For Pain, Insomnia & Other Dis-Eases?

Prof. Luc Montagnier is a Nobel Prize recipient well respected for his discovery of the Aids virus has astounded the medical community by publicly supporting Homeopathy.  This video is the first ever televised proof could be the reason he believes in Homeopathy.  Could this theory change the face of medicine?

How can 1 drop be powerful for your body?   That is because less is better with Homeopathic remedies.  Its the opposite of medicine that more molecules = more power.   But medicine have side effects and if you take too much, you could die,  If you take the right amount of some medications,  you could still die.  But homeopathics Does Not!  It works and its safe!

Are You Informed about Root Canal Risk?

Having personally experienced alternative medicine now for 20y plus, I advise all my patients to read, read, read!  Is there a safe time to do root canals?  

Can I do other things to get out of tooth pain besides a root canal?

My patient, had tooth pain, I advised her to do detox remedies to the tooth that were directly applied to the tooth and did high power, soothing laser and anti inflammatory foods and her pain went away after one treatment.  

Please read this for more info and tips.

Great healthy french fry recipe

Celery Root French Fries - Super Bowl Recipe

Serves one person

1 celery root, cut French fry style
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
½ tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. grape seed oil
½ tsp. sea salt
 
Preheat oven at 450F, place the fries on a baking sheet and sprinkle seasonings on top, mix well. Place in oven for approximately 30 minutes in the oven, turning half way through. Once the fries are well cooked, drizzle with oil.

Ready to serve!