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Hi Jimi,
Knowledge is power. And when it comes to your health, it can be very empowering to know where you stand.
That’s where lab tests come in.
But which ones are important to order? And what should you do with the results?
Get the whole story on lab tests (including some important ones your doctor has probably never heard of), here.
Yours for empowering knowledge,
Ocean Robbins
P.S. Do you know if you’re deficient in any specific vitamins or minerals? Have you used lab tests to look at your inflammation markers, diabetes risk, cholesterol types and levels, and thyroid health? Knowing which lab tests to order can shed important light and help you make wise choices. Find out all about lab tests, including how to order your own, here.

 

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Dear Friends,

Today welcomes Ryan Blaser -- an Environmental Toxicology Expert, Building Biology Consultant and Electromagnetic Engineer. Ryan has been Creating Healthy Environments for over 25 years. And he is here to speak about Mold, Air quality, Toxic chemicals, water, EMF, sound/vibration and lighting and how a proper inspection of your home can change everything for you, and your health.​
 
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Hi Jimi,
When it comes to hidden health hurdles, stress, and even trauma, hearing “meditation” can be a great tool. In fact, on day 1 of this event, you’ll get a superb guided meditation.
But the other tools - many of which you’ve probably never heard of - might just blow your socks off and put you in the driver’s seat for your best life.
Please click here to sign up for the Sovereign Health Conference: Healing the Psycho-Energetic Root Causes of Chronic Illness.
 

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Jimi the truth is, our microbiomes are running the show and communicating with virtually every cell in your body.

I mean it's crazy that scientists have discovered humans have 300 times more microbial DNA than human DNA, right?!

Yes, you’re really more bacteria than you are human.


That includes your brain and immune system. In fact, those powerful little microbes are the first line of defense against any pathogen.

That's why it's essential we learn to live in harmony with them and not destroy them at every turn.

Over the last decade or so, research about the microbiome and gut health has exploded.

Here’s the problem:

There’s SO much information coming at us every day, and honestly, it’s complex and even frustrating to try and understand it all.

One thing is for certain, though, if you really want to optimize your health or even recover from virtually any chronic health condition, you must fix your gut first.

That’s why I’m excited to share something that will help you today.

It’s called The Gut Restore Masterclass, and you can gain access here at no charge. <=

My friend and colleague, Joe Rignola, has gathered some of the greatest researchers, doctors, and experts in the field of gut health.

If you’re struggling with symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, depression…

… or are dealing with the debilitating impact of autoimmunity, pain, and inflammation; this is one event you MUST attend.

Here’s what you will learn:

  • The latest science-based protocols to heal your gut… for good
  • The real reason you’re tired all the time (and what do about it)
  • How to recognize the subtle symptoms of leaky gut
  • Which tests work, and which tests to avoid
  • How THIS supplement is vital to gut balance
  • How to feed your "good" gut bugs and starve your "bad" ones
  • How to increase this little-known, health-giving bacteria in your gut
  • The shocking truth about a certain "healthy" oil
  • How stress can impact your gut, microbiome, and health
  • Why your willpower is no match for these sinister gut bugs
  • How to dramatically improve skin issues
  • Why your environment is critical to your gut health
  • How to safely detox (warning: do not try a detox until you watch this)
  • And much, much more!
The experts in this event are on the front lines and making a difference in people’s lives.

These truly are the brilliant and compassionate minds you need to learn from.


They’re researchers who have dozens of peer-reviewed published studies.

They’re clinicians who are actually helping people overcome difficult health challenges.

They’re functional medicine practitioners who have dedicated their lives to helping people, just like you, feel their absolute best.

And they’re about to share their best protocols to help you regain your youthful energy, sharpen your memory, and get relief from chronic symptoms that are holding you back.

I urge you to tap here and claim your f.r.e.e virtual ticket today.<=

I do hope to see you there!

 

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Hi Jimi,

Happy Friday,
Today my new single "Warm Glow" just released. This is another single off of my upcoming full album Illuminate which is coming out March 25th. This single has a very relaxing chill vibe. It captures the experience of feeling the warmth of the beautiful sun on your skin while good emotions are running through your mind. I hope you like it.

Listen HERE

I was recently interviewed for a FREE online event called Yoga Culture Festival with Susanna Barkataki. I had a wonderful time talking to her about my cultural background, yoga, music, passion and purpose. See more info and link below to sign up.

Many blessings,
Taz
 

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Gut Health Month
Hey Jimi,
We wanted to expand on our gut show from last week with Dr. Jack Tips and dive into supporting a healthy gut terrain.
We create a healthy terrain through a healthy diet including specific sources of fiber and vegetables to support the microbiome and biodiversity.
First, we must establish a healthy gut microbiome through:
  • Slashing Inflammation
  • Purging Pathogens
  • Reseeding and Healing the Gut
  • Creating a Healthy Ecosystem through Terraforming
Once this is complete, the use of probiotics can be used on an occasional basis to support healthy biodiversity.
If we build a healthy environment, our bacteria can create their own beneficial bacteria strains. This is huge!
 

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The Future of Drug Free Medicine
Dear Jimi,

If you have deep curiosity to learn about the future of drug free medicine, Congress of Natural Medicine is launching their event featuring some of the world's leading experts on Vibrational Medicine.
Join these leaders, including our very own Sayer Ji, Founder of GreenMedInfo for two very special days and be immersed in the combined wisdom of more than 25 physicians, scientists, researchers and inspiring spiritual teachers.
For the first time, exciting information will be shared about new healing modalities, and projections into the future of medicine that hold the keys to helping humanity thrive.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about vibrational medicine at Congress of Natural Medicine - Science, Medicine and Spirituality event, launch March 19-20.


Yours in health,
The GreenMedInfo Team
 

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The History of Iodine

Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., writes:

The term goiter refers to an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland, which sits in the lower part of the neck. In medical school, I was taught that iodine deficiency was responsible for the goiter epidemic that affected the United States at the turn of the 20th century.

We also were told that iodization of salt had cured the goiter epidemic of the early 1900s, and that it was one of the greatest public health achievements in history.

Special: Dr. Brownstein: Your Tiny Thyroid Causing Big Problems

Professors claimed that iodine deficiency simply did not exist in our modern times.

When I look back at those days, I can see that while my professors may have understood the history of iodine, they knew next to nothing about what was going on in the present day.

The early 20th century was a very different time. Back then, a small amount of iodine — about 74 mcg — was enough to prevent and even treat goiter for the vast majority of the population.

But things changed as the 20th century progressed. In the 1950s, the United States government along with the American Dental Association persuaded Americans that adding fluoride to tap water would improve the health of people’s teeth. This step was taken even though the studies that were performed at the time appear to have been suboptimal and poorly designed.

Much of the Western world followed suit, adding fluoride to their water supplies as well. But since then, science has clearly shown that the risks of fluoridating water outweigh the benefits.

Furthermore, studies have concluded that there is no difference in cavity rates between countries with fluoridated water and those with non-fluoridated water.

Today, most of the Western world has ceased fluoridation of water. Those countries looked at the science and came to the scientific conclusion that water fluoridation does not prevent tooth decay, yet it does contribute to other health problems. That was the right decision.

Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., editor of the Natural Way to Health newsletter, is a board-certified family physician and one of the nation’s foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. In addition to his practice, Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and is the author of six very popular books.
 

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Have you wondered why so many C0VID treatments have been censored from the public?

Just when we think we’ve seen the last variant, another one magically emerges.

To make matters worse, we’re being forced to take an experimental vaccine that has caused over 23,000 REPORTED deaths and over 1 million REPORTED adverse effects — and those numbers likely reflect only 1 percent of the ACTUAL deaths and injuries.

That’s why investigative journalist and documentary maker Jonathan Otto has compiled dozens of alternative treatments that are tested and proven (we’ll share a free resource with you below) and he still has questions like…

What’s Big Pharma’s true agenda?

Is it all about more money in their pockets?

Or is it about a deeper, darker agenda that they wouldn’t dare mention to the public?


Look at what world-renowned expert Dr. Peter McCullough had to say:

“It seems to me, early on, there was an intentional, very comprehensive, suppression of early treatment in order to promote fear, suffering, isolation, hospitalization, and death. And it seemed to be completely organized and intentional in order to create acceptance for, and then promote mass vaccination.”

There’s more to this than they are telling us, and, with the help of numerous experts, Jonathan has compiled an extremely (potentially lifesaving) resource for you to download right now.

>>> It’s an eBook titled Big Pharma’s Worst Nightmare: Top 21 Non-Prescription COVID Treatments That Will Save Your Life and it’s temporarily available for free download right here.

Please download this complimentary gift before Jonathan is forced to remove it due to inevitable censorship.

Also, here's some amazing news... when you get this eBook you'll get f.ree access to Jonathan’s brand-new 9 Episode docuseries Covid Secrets, which is going live very soon.

He’s revealing ALL of the hidden data, horror stories, and shocking truth surrounding the pandemic and the vaccine.

You can also get Dr McCullough’s exact over the counter treatment protocol that Big Pharma has censored!


 

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How to Protect Your Heart When Clocks 'Spring Forward'

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I travel a lot as most know. The spring forward, fall back messes with me more than my travel time changes. We need to pick one and stay with it year round.
 

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Your Daily Motivation​

Saturday​

March-12-2022
Not everything needs a response. You have the right to say ‘no’ to people and situations that don’t serve you. Don't internalize other people's behavior.

What they say or do is not a reflection of you. Avoid getting caught up in their drama. Prioritize your sense of peace.

By preserving your peace, you will be able to direct your time and energy towards things that actually matter.

Once you start making conscious choices about what you allow into your life, you will feel happier and more fulfilled within yourself.
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Hey Jimi!
In this podcast, I am speaking with Rajka Galbraith, MD – who is an expert in women’s health optimization, functional medicine lab testing and mold toxicity. We will talk about how to use testing to identify your fatigue root causes, and a lot about mold toxicity testing and treatment approaches
In this episode, Dr. Galbraith and I discuss:
  • The three most common symptoms of mold toxicity
  • The best tests for mold toxicity (and the 2 scenarios where you should get tested)
  • My own struggles with a mold infestation last year (and the results I’ve gotten)
  • The biggest reasons why people don’t get better
  • The link between mycotoxins, mold symptoms and the vagus nerve
  • The best ways to treat mold (and what not to do)

→ You can watch/listen to the podcast HERE

Enjoy!
–Ari
 

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The Top Nutrients/Supplements for Immune Health with Dr. Michael Murray​

 

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Hi Jim!​

I want to THANK YOU for taking this journey with me over the past couple of weeks.

Get this... Since 2017, we've been able to share the SQUARE ONE Program with over
1 million people around the world for free!

Isn't that incredible?

I'm a man on a mission, and my mission is to serve you.

During the free screening, my team and I received a number of messages from folks who missed some of the Modules… Maybe you missed a few of my emails with links to watch, or you couldn't make time to watch every day for 10 days... I get it. :)

Well, since the free screening ended last night, we've been working behind the scenes to serve you EVEN MORE.

So starting right now, ALL 10 Modules are back online for you to watch for a free Encore Weekend!

Whether you missed one Module (or all 10), or you want to watch them all again, the SQUARE ONE Encore Weekend is your chance to get caught up!

The Encore Weekend is LIVE right now until Sunday night at midnight.
 

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Hi Jimi,
Just days after writing you about the importance of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulating genetically engineered (GE) animals responsibly, FDA has granted an exemption to the first GE cow produced with CRISPR technology. If we don’t convince FDA to reconsider this exemption, this new GE cow will not be regulated at all!
FDA’s irresponsible decision to exempt GE cows from regulation is the perfect example of how not to regulate GE animals responsibly, so I’ve started a petition urging FDA to commit to never exempting any GE animal from regulation again.
Add your name: FDA shouldn’t exempt any genetically engineered animals from regulation!
This new GE cow has had its genes altered to have short, slick coats that can more easily withstand hot weather. The meat industry hopes lighter coats will cause cows to gain weight more easily so that they can produce more beef at a faster pace.
But we don’t need to produce more beef at a faster pace. Quite the opposite. We need to produce food that doesn't pose harm to people, animals, and the environment. We need to reduce our dependence on meat — especially meat produced on huge factory farms — if we’re going to make our food system a more sustainable one. If we don’t get FDA to rescind its exemption, this new GE beef could be on the market in two years.
Add your name: FDA shouldn’t exempt any genetically engineered animals from regulation!
FDA only tested three of these cows before the agency granted them exemption from any regulation — and one of those cows died! We can’t let exempting GE animals from regulations become the new normal.
I will be meeting with our new FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf, to deliver all our GE animal petitions with your signatures. Please add your name to this one so that we can make sure that irresponsible exemptions like this new GE cow never happen again.
Add your name: FDA shouldn’t exempt any genetically engineered animals from regulation!
We at Center for Food Safety support FDA’s regulatory authority over GE cows, but that means we’d like the agency to actively regulate them instead of just exempting them from review. FDA must ensure that all GE animals do not trigger unexpected allergies in people that consume them or pose harm to the environment or to other animals. This can only be done through rigorous regulation.
Together, we can build a safer food system,
 

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Hi Jimi,

Dr. Osborne here,

Are WiFi and other common electronic devices (like appliances and smart meters) poisoning our environment, harming our children and contributing to a long list of serious illnesses, including cancer?

Whether you can feel it or not, human-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are engulfing you 24/7. Both in and outside of your home.

They claim to be harmless, but are they really?

Join the free, upcoming EMF Hazards Event to discover the latest science behind cell phone radiation, WiFi, smart meters and other EMF devices and their effects on your health. It's a 4-day virtual summit of EMF experts who are speaking on how to overcome the dangers of 5G, EMFs and Electropollution.

You can register for free, and learn how to make your home a healthier place to live in.
 

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HEALTH FREEDOM SUMMIT
The presenters at the first Health Freedom Summit accurately called the trajectory of the pandemic, predicting vaccine passports and giving evidence of lab leaks. The upcoming Conference is now calling for a reformation of the pharmaceutical-industrial complex and a restoration of health freedom rights. You'll hear from whistleblowers on mandated vaccines, masks, and lockdowns exposing medical fraud, government overstep, and disinformation.
We urge you to register online for a FREE three-day access pass to 30+ highly qualified presenters, beginning March 10.
 

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This week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare is the first episode of our Functional Food Facts series. I discuss how the processed food industry is affecting our everyday health and the different ways clients can monitor how food affects function. Tune in to learn how health practitioners can empower their clients in their relationship with food. It’s time to customize food to support our clients’ specific functions.

Tune in to learn about how you can reclaim your health today.
 

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6 Natural ACE Inhibitors That Lower Blood Pressure

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Your Daily Motivation​

Sunday​

March-13-2022
Breathe into the present moment. Take a short break. Loosen up and literally shake out your body for a few seconds. It’s going to help you to get rid of tension.

Shaking can help quiet the mind’s chatter, calm the body and return it back to a state of balance. It is one of the easiest and quickest ways to release stress.

So shake it off and remember that things will change for the better. Consider the possibility that most of your worries may not actually come true.

You will be fine. Allow yourself to be at peace.
 

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Juice these 6 anti-cancer vegetables to beat cancer…
Do you know why juicing vegetables can help fight cancer?

Because they are great sources of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, folate, polyphenols, and carotenoids. These nutrients have been shown to help protect against many forms of cancer.

There are many people I've interviewed over the years who have used green juice as one of their main protocols to help reverse all forms of cancer.

My daughter and I drink green juice every morning to start the day.

Adding green vegetable juice increases your intake of essential vitamins and minerals needed for the body to heal.

Which vegetables are the best for helping fight cancer?

-->> Discover the 6 top anti-cancer vegetables in this brand new ebook.

You will also learn:


• How much vegetable juice to drink daily to help prevent and fight against cancer.
• Why mushrooms help with cancer and a little secret to make them even more effective.
• 4 powerful anti-cancer berries you should be eating often to protect against cancer.
• Why dairy increases cancer risk.
• A secret drink recipe that increases fat burning, lowers blood sugar, helps weight loss, improves heart health, and reduces cholesterol.
• And more!

-->> Learn the top scientifically supported secrets to fighting cancer with nutrition in this new Fr-ee ebook today!
 

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Hi Jimi

Did you know that every person alive has at least some cancer cells inside their body, even a healthy 15 year old!?

So, what’s the difference between someone who has cancer… and someone who doesn’t?

And here it is in a nutshell:

When someone has cancer, it means the body has lost its ability to clear away old, damaged, and mutated cells.

This is a game-changing epiphany.

Because it means that our body was made with the ability to clear away cancer cells. And if we give it what it needs, it may be able to resolve cancer better than treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.

And this is why we’re so excited to share this incredible interview with Nathan Crane and our friend AJ Lannigan.

Together, they talk about a simple, all-natural solution to restoring your body’s innate immunity — or the ability to clear away the mutated cells that cause cancer in the body.

Here’s where you can watch this exclusive interview.


We believe that restoring this "Innate Immunity" is set to become one of THE cornerstones of cancer care.

In fact, there are already two Phase-II clinical trials in progress for a pharmaceutical drug made with this solution.

And there are already approved drugs in Japan and other countries in Eastern Asia.

Thankfully, today you have the opportunity to get ahead of the curve.

In this interview, AJ will share the little-known solution that can turn on your body’s Innate Immunity — something that’s backed by over 190,000 studies — that you can do from home, all naturally, without a prescription.

Don’t miss this extraordinary video interview.

To your health,

The Conquering Cancer team
 

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Hi Jimi,
Does your liver need support?
With 80,000 chemicals currently in use in the US, I think we all could use some help!
Every day you’re exposed to chemicals and environmental toxins – even if your diet and lifestyle are squeaky clean.
In today’s modern world, taking care of your liver isn’t just helpful – it’s essential.
That’s why I’m excited to share a FREE resource that uncovers how to support your liver and gallbladder health…
Download your complimentary eBook, Liver Detoxification with Homeopathy, Herbs, Teas & Emotional Release >>>
Did you know that over 30% of Americans struggle with their liver and gallbladder health?
And over 80% of women over 40 deal with toxic, sluggish bile?
If you’re struggling with symptoms of liver congestion and sluggish bile such as…
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Irritability
  • Digestive issues
  • Food sensitivities
  • Stubborn weight gain
  • Chemical sensitivities
  • Skin issues
  • And more…
Targeted support to remove the poisons stressing your liver health can help!
Download your complimentary eBook, Liver Detoxification with Homeopathy, Herbs, Teas & Emotional Release >>>
When you unlock this gift, you’ll also save a seat for the upcoming Liver and Gallbladder Rescue Summit on March 14-20th.
This exciting event features over 25 health experts sharing the secrets of keeping your liver and gallbladder healthy for life.
I’ll be speaking on Day 5 about how toxic mold affects your liver and gallbladder health. Hope to see you there!
 

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Dear Jimi,
Mental health struggles are real. And nearly 50% of us experience them at some point in life, if not daily.
But it doesn’t have to be a complete struggle. There are so many things that you can do to reduce your risk of, and help heal mental health issues. These include powerful treatment options like nutrition, integrative medicine, therapy, exercise and functional medicine, somatic therapy, acupuncture, yoga and meditation.
—>> Take control of your mental wellness when you attend this one-of-a-kind online event!
Be sure to mark your calendar for April 18-24, 2022!
Why attend this important health event?

Designed with everyone in mind, this event explores new pathways to approach and treat mental health from a root cause perspective, bringing a wealth of advice and expertise to help you (or a friend or family member) take the next steps toward mental wellness. Whether you are addressing your struggles for the first time or strengthening your resolve to heal, this educational and empowering experience will deliver innovative, everyday tools that everyone can use to accelerate their healing potential.
Here are a few of the incredible experts featured at The Mental Wellness Connection:
  • Microbiome: A New Frontier in Mental Health, Dr. David Perlmutter
  • Release Toxic Emotions to Write a New Story!, Joan Rosenberg, PhD
  • Functional Approach to Boosting Your Mental Health, Dr. Mark Hyman
  • Innovative Psychiatry & The Amen Clinic Approach, Dr. Daniel Amen
  • The Brain-Gut Connection, Chris Kresser
  • Healthy Relationships, Healthier Mind, Alison Armstrong
  • Good Stress, Bad Stress and Making Them Work for You, Heidi Hanna
You can truly get started on better health today!
—>> We’ll see you online at The Mental Wellness Connection when you register now!
Yours in health,
-The Science of Prevention Team

P.S. -
When you register for The Mental Wellness Connection, you’ll also unlock early-access interviews, complimentary guides and helpful eBooks about living your most resilient life!
 

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Hello Jimi,

Newsworthy events are happening so quickly in the health freedom movement, it’s hard to keep up.
The hosts of Health Freedom Summit are opening up every presentation for a total REPLAY DAY (Sunday March 13th), and they’ve invited some of the biggest names in the movement to help solve serious problems such as:​
  • staying healthy and keeping your vitality in an age of biowarfare
  • healing from “long haul covid”
  • how to communicate effectively and influence others directly in a way that builds bridges
  • how to win elections
  • what methods are working best to change laws

 

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Hi Jimi,

Just a few days ago, I taught hundreds of people what metabolic unwellness is, what the consequences are of not reversing it, and how to protect yourself from its life-threatening complications.

And I opened up registration for a brand new Metabolism Restart Clinic that I’m offering for FREE.

The consequences of metabolic imbalance are frightening, especially if you ignore the early warning signs.

When your body becomes resistant to insulin, your health is at risk.

A 2018 study reports that ONLY 12 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy. Which means only 1 in 8 Americans are achieving optimal metabolic health.

And it’s no wonder…

So many folks experience that “I can’t get out of bed in the morning” kind of feeling.

Or crave coffee or something sweet at around 3 or 4 o’clock in the afternoon just to keep themselves going.

If you can relate, these are just a few of the signs that you have metabolic unwellness.

Left unchecked, these imbalances are life-threatening. So, to show you how to achieve metabolic wellness in the healthiest way possible, I’ve put together a 5-day Metabolism Restart Clinic, and I’d like you to join me.

It’s totally free, and there are no special pills or potions to buy.

Here’s where you can learn more and join this exciting and life-changing 5-day event.

I’ll teach you how to have the energy to enjoy your favorite activities and to live in a body you love.

I've helped lots of people do it, and I'm here to support you too. In my 30 years of clinical practice, I’ve tested strategies that work to successfully restore metabolic health.

And I'm going to help you get started in the upcoming 5-day Metabolism Restart Clinic!

Every day, you'll get a short training and an action plan to put into place right away. After 5 days, if you follow the plan, you'll feel lighter, clearer and more energetic than you have in a long time.

Are you ready to join me?

You have nothing to lose – it’s 100% free.
 

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High-Dose Vitamin D Dramatically Improves Psoriasis and Vitiligo​

 

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GIVE AND TAKE​

I’ve always found it incredibly difficult to ask for help. It’s something that took me a while to even realise about myself because I avoided it so much. I think it’s something a lot of people struggle with, and it comes from different places for everyone, but once I started examining it, I discovered why it’s been a challenge for me.

As some of you may know, I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer when I was 11, and my reaction to this traumatic event was to catapult into a people pleaser. I had always been a bit of a spitfire when I young, not really caring if what I had to say rocked the boat (that’s right, little boy from my kindergarten class, there is NO such thing as girl colours or boy colours and ANY colour can be ANYONE’s favourite 😛). When my dad died though, that event seemed to take a lot of that spark with it.

I started worrying so much about being good, about making things perfect, about not rocking the boat because I didn’t want to make things worse and wanted to make things better if I could; this is where not only an avoidance of asking for help sprouted, but an actual shame around it. I started believing, at the ripe old age of 11, that I should take on responsibility for as much as I could and avoid asking for help if possible so that things would be easier for my family.

Not only is this unsustainable, but it’s completely unrealistic as well, and what ends up happening in the long run is that you burn out, compacted into a tight little ball of stress inside the façade that says “I’m fine!” through a forced smile. I have no doubt that the stress of continually putting others’ needs before my own played a role in the development of my cancer.

Humans are social beings. We are meant to live in communities, supporting one another through the sharing of the many responsibilities required to meet the needs of survival. Yet, somewhere along the way, many societies lost this part of our humanity, opting instead for a model that values the personal shouldering of too much weight.

One of the many things that cancer taught me is that it is OKAY to ask for help; in fact, it is more than okay, it is a necessity of life. I have learned that, quite contrary to my past belief, people want to help me just as much as I want to help them, and it’s such a beautiful thing. And I also now realise that I don’t have to be ill or in desperate need of help to ask for it; I can ask for it any time at all, and usually, someone is available with the needed support. I wouldn’t have gotten through cancer nearly as well without asking for help, and it has imbued my life after cancer with more ease around the lovely flow of give and take.

So, if you are feeling any kind of guilt or shame around asking for help, just think of how much joy you are filled with when you can help someone, and then remind yourself that by asking for help, you are actually giving someone the opportunity to experience that same joy. And of course, we’re happy to lend a hand in the future if the situation is reversed. In asking for them to give something, you are able to give them something in return, and isn’t that a wonderful way to look at it?

Happy Healing ❤️
 

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Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group if you haven't already done so! I share resources, mental health tips, research, recipes, and more. Plus, it is a wonderful place to find support and camaraderie in the craziness of cancer with people who get it. Even if you don't have cancer, caregivers and those serious about prevention are absolutely welcome too. Check it out here!

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GIVE AND TAKE​

I’ve always found it incredibly difficult to ask for help. It’s something that took me a while to even realise about myself because I avoided it so much. I think it’s something a lot of people struggle with, and it comes from different places for everyone, but once I started examining it, I discovered why it’s been a challenge for me.
As some of you may know, I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer when I was 11, and my reaction to this traumatic event was to catapult into a people pleaser. I had always been a bit of a spitfire when I young, not really caring if what I had to say rocked the boat (that’s right, little boy from my kindergarten class, there is NO such thing as girl colours or boy colours and ANY colour can be ANYONE’s favourite 😛). When my dad died though, that event seemed to take a lot of that spark with it.
I started worrying so much about being good, about making things perfect, about not rocking the boat because I didn’t want to make things worse and wanted to make things better if I could; this is where not only an avoidance of asking for help sprouted, but an actual shame around it. I started believing, at the ripe old age of 11, that I should take on responsibility for as much as I could and avoid asking for help if possible so that things would be easier for my family.
Not only is this unsustainable, but it’s completely unrealistic as well, and what ends up happening in the long run is that you burn out, compacted into a tight little ball of stress inside the façade that says “I’m fine!” through a forced smile. I have no doubt that the stress of continually putting others’ needs before my own played a role in the development of my cancer.
Humans are social beings. We are meant to live in communities, supporting one another through the sharing of the many responsibilities required to meet the needs of survival. Yet, somewhere along the way, many societies lost this part of our humanity, opting instead for a model that values the personal shouldering of too much weight.
One of the many things that cancer taught me is that it is OKAY to ask for help; in fact, it is more than okay, it is a necessity of life. I have learned that, quite contrary to my past belief, people want to help me just as much as I want to help them, and it’s such a beautiful thing. And I also now realise that I don’t have to be ill or in desperate need of help to ask for it; I can ask for it any time at all, and usually, someone is available with the needed support. I wouldn’t have gotten through cancer nearly as well without asking for help, and it has imbued my life after cancer with more ease around the lovely flow of give and take.
So, if you are feeling any kind of guilt or shame around asking for help, just think of how much joy you are filled with when you can help someone, and then remind yourself that by asking for help, you are actually giving someone the opportunity to experience that same joy. And of course, we’re happy to lend a hand in the future if the situation is reversed. In asking for them to give something, you are able to give them something in return, and isn’t that a wonderful way to look at it?
Happy Healing ❤️

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Throwback Blog Posts​

I shared a throwback blog this week that dives into a tonic that hosts benefits like anti-inflammation, anti-cancer effects, immune support, liver detoxification, and more! You probably haven’t heard of it before, but it’s called jamu, and in this article, I detail the benefits of each ingredient in this potent drink and discuss why you may want to combine it with lemon water first thing in the morning.
Learn all about it and get the recipe below!

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Interviews​

A few weeks ago, I had the absolute honour of being a guest on The Dragonfly Connection, a podcast hosted by the incredible Amber Cook, and the episode is now live. We talked about so much, but there was a heavy focus on how I used my intuition to guide me in my healing. The Dragonfly Connection is a truly fantastic podcast focusing on providing wisdom and inspiration to people to support them on their own healing journeys through deep, open, and honest conversations.
Check out my episode and the library of past episodes by searching for The Dragonfly Collective wherever you listen to podcasts or by clicking this link and then selecting your preferred podcast platform. Or, you can click this link to listen to the episode directly on Podbean (just scroll down to the bottom of the page).
And to see what Amber had to say about our conversation and to check out all of the amazing and inspirational things she’s doing, follow The Dragonfly Collective on Instagram @the_dragonfly_momma and/or on Facebook @thedragonflymomma.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
 

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