Blood Type Breakfast

Blood Type O breakfast on the left- Blood Type A on the right!

While ideally a Blood Type O gets plenty of animal source protein (mainly grass fed beef), a protein rich shake in the AM made with a good quality brand like Shakeology will get your O's through till lunch when they can exercise their carnivorous nature.

Blood type A's on the other hand (generally speaking) do much better on a vegetarian based diet. Thus, the straight up Carrot/Apple fresh juice on the right.

I'm a blood type A & I've always felt my best with a vegetarian based diet. I love to eat that way!

Carl on the other hand gets a little out if sorts without red meat. Before I new better I tried to have him go a week without meat to "cleanse"- NOT a good idea.

O's that are vegetarian & healthy are fortunate! However if the health of a vegetarian Blood Type O begins to deteriorate, consider eating grass fed beef a few times a week to get healthy again.

Check out the works of Dr. D'Adamo. Here is his website and he has written multiple books. I posted his link below.

The documentation of his success with this diet is pretty vast. As far as my work with clients I use this as a guide. I don't believe that it's 100% true all of the time. - nothing ever is in health!!

For example I have no problem woofing down a steak and veggies and I really enjoy it and have no problem digesting it. However if I ate that way all the time, I wouldn't feel good. I know this for myself and did long before learned about Blood Type Diets.

I have clients that are O's and unhealthy and I encourage them to start with bone broths and work up to grass fed beef with veggies a few times a week as a part of the entire regiment I put together.

Sometimes it takes time to figure out the exact right way to eat for every person because I don't think everyone fits into little boxes like that. I use it as a guide and find his work fascinating!

Thanks for reading!

http://www.dadamo.com/

I am not a physician, I'm a Naturopathic Student. Natural Health advice contained herein are suggestions only and are not meant to prescribe, treat, diagnose or cure any disease. They will help the body do what it does best, to heal itself; when given the needed nutrients, minerals, and substances. Changes that you make are of your own free will and are done so with the knowledge that you take 100% responsibility for your own health.

Naturopathic Protocol for "Biffing it" On The Ice.

The cheapest way to get these oils is to become a member. Email me at desiree@modernhippie.org for info on how! Yep, over the weekend I slipped on the ice and came down full force on my elbow. I was terrified!

Not only did it hurt but the first thing to enter my mind (as I left my wallet and groceries in the street to get arnica from the glovebox) was, "How will I do Craniosacral with a bum arm?"

Luckily I got the arnica montana 30C in about oh- 30 seconds after I fell. I took it pellet after pellet for hours. Here are the rest of the things I did, and I think that these make GREAT first aid remedies to have at all times for any trauma. Remember- If you need to go to the hospital, call 911- then grab the homeopathics and herbals for on the way!

Arnica Montana 30C (GOTTA HAVE IT) This is a must for every first aid kit for trauma, bruising, accidents, head trauma especially and pain.  1 pellet under the tongue every 15 minutes for pain or injury. Available at all health food stores.

Hypericum 30C This is more for "nerve pain" which I began to experience a few hours after the fall. This is great for those strange stabbing sort of nerve ending pains that might come and go or hang around. Take this in the same manner as Arnica Montana. 1 pellet under the tongue every15 minutes for nerve pain. Available at all health food stores.

Panaway by Young Living Oil. I am officially a believer. Not only do I have ZERO pain 4 days later but the swelling went totally done within 24 hours. I only applied this maybe 3 times. It's very potent and only 1 drop at a time is needed. 

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What You Need To Know About The Dangers Of Fluoride

If you want to know why fluoride is in our water supply read "The Fluoride Deception" By Christopher Bryson. It's a great read- especially if you like history. It reads like a who-done-it with a tragic outcome: the people of the world continue to pay the price at the tap!This post is in response to inquires about fluoride, fluorosis (white marks on the teeth from fluoride), & how to get it OUT of the body.  

First of all, you might be asking, "What's wrong with fluoride?"

These are the ailments, illnesses & diseases that I know from research are contributed to by fluoride. 

• Lowered IQ
• Hyperactive Behavoir
• Infertility
• Thyroid Dysfunction
• Bone Growths
• Fractures
• Osteosarcoma
• Decreased Immunity
• Neuorological Problems

There are many more than that, but that's off the top of my head. 

In this post I include links to resources where YOU can be the judge on fluoride, including a PDF for a paper by Elise Bassin, links with Dr. Phyliss Mullinex's work on fluoride & more. 

This is the latest news on fluoride & it's not good- turns out there's an 

"inverse association between high fluoride exposure & children's intelligence ... The results suggest that fluoride may be a developmental neurotoxicant that affects brain development" 

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Naturopathic Cure for Tooth Decay.

Here's what you need to help destroy tooth decay, reverse cavities & recaim your dental health.

• Silica is needed for bone, teeth, nail and skin heath. Herbs that are rich in silica include Horsetail, Oat Straw and Cornsilk. These can be taken in a tea, capsule or tincture. 

For tea, drink 3 cups per day. With the tinctures consume 60-90 drops per day. For capsules, you would likely need to consume 6-18 per day. Personally I would prefer a combination of tea and tincture as I'm not a fan of taking so many capsules. Look at "traditional medicinal" brand teas and Herb Pharm tinctures. A few brands of herbs that I trust is "Gaia Herbs" or "Paradise Herbs." 

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At Home Flu Kit! Avoid the Flu With This Little List!

Skip the Ick! Don't get sick with this little list!

Here's what you need:

•Skip the hand sanitizer & wash your hands every chance you can- especially if you work with the public, in an office, school or other public sector. 

•Ocillococcinum (get 6-12 doses) Can be purchased at Whole Foods, Rite Aid, Walgreens & Target.

•Vitamin C- Adults should shoot for 3000mg at first sign of cold or flu. Stick with this for a week. Children cut the dose in half, infants 1/8 to 1/4 that amount. I always go by weight. I like American Health Buffered Vitamin C Capsules. 

•Echinacea Capsules or tincture (liquid). Buy brands such as Gaia Herbs, Herb Pharm, Paradise Herbs, Source Naturals (their wellness formula is good) & I'm sure there are many others. 

•Pick up cold and flu herbal teas to help push fluids. I like Gypsy Cold Tea by Traditional Medicinals, Echinacea Elder also by Traditional Medicinals is good. (& tastes good). You can't go wrong with Nettle, Ginger & Holy Basil Teas as well. 

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Naturopathic Suggestions For Facial Tics

A friend reached out with a problem:

Her young child is developing a facial tic. She has exhausted all efforts excluding major scans and a trip to the neurologist- which will take her months to get into, so now what?

The brain is so complicated- but there is one thing that I know confidently: It needs free flowing communication. The following suggestions will help to achieve this better naturally. I'm sure there are MANY other things that would benefit and if you have experience here- please chime in!  

These are my naturopathic suggestions to her. These were hand selected for her child. Many of these suggestions will benefit anybody when the nervous system needs nourishing, but keep in mind; It's always best to see a natural health professional right away to assess his or her individual needs. 

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Healing Afterbirth- Natural Inexpensive Methods For Healing.

Know someone that has recently had a baby?

There are many natural substances and techniques for expediting healing after having a baby. Here's a list of what you or a friend might need in the days before and after bringing life into this world. 

Arnica Montana: Arnica speeds healing, decreases pain, decreases bruising and will actually help with the entire labor process. If you can get you hands on a bigger dose, do it. A 10M would be appropriate for childbirth but is only available online or from a qualified naturopath. If you don't have time for this, get a 30C from any health food store and begin taking this IMMEDIATELY when contractions begin. Take it every 3-4 hours throughout labor, until the baby comes. After you can take this each our for pain until symptoms lessen. Arnica can be taken for a week after labor to speed up the healing process. There are MANY homeopathic remedies for labor- see a qualified homeopath, doula or midwife for more on this!

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Lead, Fluoride & Mercury: Personal Experiences, Research & Means of Detoxification

Here is a quick little paper I wrote on 3 separate environmental poisons. Lead, Fluoride & Mercury. I share some of the research I've done in a short digestible read. I didn't cite sources, although I can if your interested in knowing them. 

I also detail my experience with mercury toxicity and the yeast connection. Please reach out with questions, comments or further ideas or info!

Thanks!

Lead, Fluoride & Mercury: Environmental Poisons 2 Pagers

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How To Select & Take A Homeopathic Remedy

First of all get yourself a good book on homeopathy. There are MANY. I like this one as it's laid out in short, easy to read chapters, there are charts listing remedies, symptoms and tips to help pick the remedy for each situation. 

Homeopathic Medicine at Home by Maesimund B. Panos, M.D. and Jane Heimlich is a great one that I use almost on a daily basis. 

Without having a reliable, fast reference book, it will be hard to think straight in times of illness or when your child falls ill quickly. It's important to have a fast reference book so you can find remedies FAST when you need them most. 

Selecting a remedy is a sometimes not an easy task. In homeopathy, it's all about making the remedy match the patient. It's THIS that makes it one of the most holistic of medicines on earth. You are taking into account the symptoms, how and at what time of day they present, the temperament and personality of the person! What is more holistic than that!?

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Must Have Egg Nog...

Click the Link and Scroll to the bottom for detailed instructions! Thanks Herb Mentor!

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