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Party Detox Protocol

To help buffer the stress of party drinks on the body, take one tablet of B1, one capsule of NAC, and one capsule of Vitamin C during the day, prior to drinking alcoholic beverages. The day following the event, take 1 capsule of Detoxification Factors three times a day for several days, to help detoxify the liver and rehydrate. Remember to drink only in a safe and responsible manner, and never ever drink and drive.

Blood Sugar Support

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Blood sugar dysregulation is a common problem in the United States with more than 29 million people having diabetes, and 86 million people having prediabetes. ( 16 ) Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is due to a combination of insulin resistance and insufficiency resulting in high blood glucose levels. ( 5 ) Prediabetes describes people with high or poorly controlled blood glucose levels, but not at the point of having type 2 diabetes. ( 16 ) When looking at the breakdown between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, type 2 is more prevalent with a study from 2018 citing between 90.4% to 92.1% of diabetes cases to be type 2. Dysfunctional blood glucose levels impact other aspects of health as well. People with type 2 diabetes have higher risk for vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, circulatory issues, and decreased life expectancy. ( 16 ) Additionally, of those with prediabetes, 15-30% progress into type 2 diabetes within five years. ( 16 ) Ameliorating blood glucose dysregulation helps to prevent progression and the need for insulin dependence. The protocol below presents ingredients based on current research findings that might help regulate blood sugar, as well as l-glutamine which can help significantly decrease sugar and carbohydrate cravings. Berberine: 500 mg, three times per day, minimum 12 weeks ( 7 ) Meta-analysis of patients with T2DM given berberine exhibited better reduction in fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPG) and HbA1c levels compared to control; additionally, treatment was found to be more effective when combined with hypoglycemic medication or when given for less than 90 days with a dose less than 2 grams per day ( 13 ) Meta-analysis of 27 randomized controlled trials found berberine combined with hypoglycemics was more effective than hypoglycemic medications alone, and as equally effective as hypoglycemics when used for T2DM, hyperlipidemia and/or hypertension ( 12 ) Systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 randomized trials found berberine combined with lifestyle alterations to be more effective than lifestyle alterations alone; furthermore, berberine enhanced performance of hypoglycemic drugs ( 7 ) T2DM patients with dyslipidemia given one gram per day of berberine decreased FPG and postload plasma glucose, as well as improved lipid profile demonstrated by decreases in triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL compared to placebo ( 26 ) Chromium picolinate: 500 µg, two times per day, minimum four weeks ( 4 ) Current literature confirms a minor reduction in blood glucose when supplemented consistently for four weeks or longer ( 4 ) Chromium supplements should be taken with a carbohydrate-containing meal ( 8 ) Meta-analysis of 13 trials found chromium picolinate supplementation to help with glycemic control in diabetics shown by improvements in FPG and cholesterol ( 22 ) When given 600 mcg per day of chromium picolinate, patients with T2DM experienced improved glycemic control demonstrated by a decrease in fasting glucose concentration by -31.0 mg/dL compared to -14.0 mg/dL in control group ( 19 ) When combined with sulfonylurea, chromium picolinate improved anthropometric markers for body weight, body fat percentage and abdominal fat; additionally, insulin sensitivity improved compared to placebo ( 15 ) 63% of T2DM patients responded to chromium picolinate treatment with improved insulin sensitivity compared to 30% in placebo ( 24 ) Psyllium husk: 5 g, three times per day, minimum 6 weeks ( 21 ) In diabetic patients, demonstrated minor to moderate reduction in blood glucose levels ( 23 ) 15 g daily is a minimum dose and can be titrated up gradually to patient tolerance with no current literature pointing towards an increased benefit of using more than 15 g daily ( 21 ) Meta-analysis of 35 randomized controlled trials found psyllium to be efficacious lifestyle treatment of patients with T2DM; additionally patients with less glycemic control benefited the most significantly ( 9 ) Improved constipation, body weight, glucose and lipid in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic constipation with (BMI) 20-47 kg/m2 ( 18 ) Insulin sensitivity improved as demonstrated by decrease in FBS, HbA1c, insulin level, C-peptide, HOMA-IR and HOMA-β % compared to control ( 1 ) Probiotics with mixed strains, as directed on bottle ( 2 )( 10 ) Meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials found probiotics to be effective to improve metabolic control in patients with T2DM as shown by a reduction in HbA1c and HOMA-Ir ( 10 ) When given a mixed probiotic of seven strains of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus for five weeks, T2DM patients experienced decreased FPG and increased HDL-C ( 20 ) Patients with T2DM experienced decreased HOMA-IR, HbA1c by 0.39%, and improved insulin resistance when given a mixed probiotic for 8 weeks ( 11 ) Systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials found probiotics to decrease fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c ( 2 )

Skin Repair Protocol

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These are my five favorite skin supplements to boost your skin's resiliency and improve skin repair: 1 capsule of Curcumin with Bioperine daily 1 capsule of Nicacinamide daily 1 capsule of Rosemary 1 capsule of Blueberry Extract 1 capsule of Skin Supportive Probiotics To repair skin topically, during sleep at night, I recommend applying: one pump of topical naicinamide serum nightly (the NAD Platinum Serum is my favorite) a retinol product (the retinal serum listed is my recommendation) and sealing that in with the polypeptide cream once a week, deeply exfoliate with the probiotic instant resurfacing pads Pick and choose what supplements and what topicals work best for you. If you already have a topical routine for your facial care that you prefer, simply adding on the supplements for internal support will work synergistically with your skin care routine to make a noticeable difference. xoxo, Laura Koniver MD

Sleep Restore Protocol

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This protocol will help you restore your natural day/night rhythm and make the sleep you get more restorative. Here are some general guidelines to institute along with how to take the supplements in this protocol: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day Have daily exposure to natural light first thing in the morning Ground your body to the earth outside for at least 15 minutes during daylight hours, this is crucial for resetting your body's circadian rhythm Get regular exercise each day, preferably in the morning -- a daily walk is perfect. Do not exercise strenuously past 6 pm. No caffeine or other stimulants after 3 pm Take low dose melatonin and probiotics (Sleep + Restore) at dusk, even if dusk is several hours before you will head to bed -- melatonin needs to be taken as the sun sets, not right before bed Stop screens (phones, laptops, television) for 1-2 hours before bed or wear blue light blocking glasses Just prior to bed, soak in a warm bath with White Egret's Magnesium Bath Crystals in it to relax muscles, this will also be a wonderful healing grounding session to help your body transition towards sleep. You may also consider sleeping on an organic grounding bed topper for grounding support all night long Keep bedroom temperature cooler (65 - 67 degrees is ideal) and place a cold washcloth or cold pack across your forehead as you fall asleep Just before sleep, take Liposomal Magnesium Glycinate and SleepTides Synergy to help deepen restorative sleep and lower cortisol at night, resetting your circadian rhythm to improve not only tonight's sleep, but your entire sleep rhythm moving forward. If you still can't fall asleep, drink a warm cup of relaxing Magnesium Drink Mix. Magnesium Citrate is a natural muscle relaxant and you will find your body melting divinely into sleep after you drink it, especially good for those with muscle tension, restless leg syndrome, or those that grind their teeth. If you wake in the night, take 1-2 chewable GABA Trex supplements (can be chewed and swallowed without water, left by your bedside) which is why I like this formulation best for nighttime use! To a good night's sleep! xoxo, Laura Koniver, MD

Constipation Relief

To gently and effectively relieve constipation, follow this plan: 1. Jumpstart and reset your gut's health with the 14 day Gut Reset, then when you have completed that 2 week protocol, switch to the 20-14 Probiotic blend and continue taking those moving forward 2. Take GI Fortify daily, to support healthy intestinal lining repair and boost fiber intake 3. To soften stools, and keep them soft, take Mg-Lax as needed, a magnesium formulated stool softener. Take 3 capsules daily for relief of hard stools, then back down to 1 or 2 capsules daily to keep stools easy to pass moving forward. This is a complete plan that resets your gut microbiota, repairs the intestinal wall from stress and strain, boosts fiber intake as well as softens stools to make them easier to pass. You can take this protocol as needed, even indefinitely, have food pass properly through your GI tract without uncomfortable constipation, keep your gut microbiota balanced, and feel your best every day! xoxox, Laura Koniver MD

Grounding Boost

I get asked all the time if there is a way to make grounding more powerful. And actually, the answer is yes! There are several things you can do to make your body even more conductive and ready to ground: stay well hydrated correct any mineral deficiencies remove dead skin from your body and have well moisturized skin. In the human body, conductivity requires two things: water and electrolytes. This creates an electrolytic solution that can pass the flow of an electric potential from cell to cell to cell, spreading instantly throughout your entire body. If you are dehydrated or mineral depleted, you decrease your body’s conductivity. So first, be sure to drink a big glass of clean water before and after all grounding sessions. Second, make sure you are eating mineral rich foods (like nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, chlorella, spirulina, kelp and other sea vegetables, bone broth, darkly leafy greens, avocado, wild caught fish, fermented foods, free range eggs, grass fed beef, grass fed cheese and grass fed butter) plus add a few drops of the trace mineral supplement (the exact one I list below is my favorite, and it comes in a glass container, very important!) into each glass of water you drink... this will supply plenty of magnesium and calcium and potassium to your cells. Third, exfoliate routinely, using a gentle exfoliant like the salt scrub or the detox scrub that I have listed for you below... this will encourage the removal of dead skin cells to ensure that your skin has boosted conductivity without the keratinized layer of dead skin covering it and reducing it's ability to get grounded. You may want to treat yourself to routine pedicures to remove callouses on feet, if needed, as thick layers of dead skin will block grounding... similar to a thick layer of bark on a tree. You want to remove dead skin so that your fresh hydrated skin is easily accessible by the earth’s energy. Lastly, moisturize that fresh soft glowing skin with a moisturizer that enhances conductivity... my favorite is the skin healing, hydrating, conductivity boosting ACS silver gel listed below. Apply over your body prior to grounding, particularly on the area of your body where you intend to have contact with the earth (such as your hands before touching a tree, or your feet before resting them on an indoor grounding tool. ) You may also like my favorite magnesium lotion, which I have waiting for you here. Follow these steps to enhance your grounding experience and enjoy healing! xoxo, Laura Koniver, MD

Weight Release Protocol

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For appetite balance and healthy weight release, we want to supplement with a whole food multivitamin, add in supplements with taurine and 5HTP and amarasate, and pre-game each meal with a fiber/protein blended drink like Perfect Protein. Here is your plan: 1. Start each day with one multivitamin tablet 2. Take 2 capsules of Seroplus each morning and each afternoon -- skip this step or ask your physician if you are on an SSRI 3. Take 1 capsule of Calocurb Amarasate prior to each meal, with a maximum of 4 capsules daily 4. Drink 2 scoops of perfect protein in a 8 oz glass of water before dinner Other steps to help improve the rate of weight loss and make it a permanent change is to improve your sleep, shorten your eating window to less than 11 hours a day, reduce background noise, repair your adrenal function, and get grounded while eating -- for a detailed description of each of these tips and more, read this article I wrote for you here. Enjoy this natural path to sustainable, healthy weight loss! xoxox, Laura Koniver MD

Hair Vitality & Growth

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This protocol makes a meaningful and visible difference in hair thickness and growth, with the side effects of prescription medications that offer temporary results. This protocol includes all the studied peptides, ceramides, amino acids, nutrients, DMSO and biotin that have all been found to clinically nurture and strengthen hair growth, volume and resiliency. Try this protocol for at least three months, taking before and after pictures, and you will see the difference. 1. Take Vital Nutrients Hari Growth Complex, 2 capsules daily 2. Drink one packet of Biosil's Advanced Hair Growth nutritional powder daily 3. Apply InfiniWell's topical peptide serum to affected areas of scalp nightly, massage in gently and allow to dry 4. Once a week, apply Shankara's Hair and Scalp Oil to the scalp prior to washing hair, gently massaging in and working a small amount through to the ends of the hair. Wait 10 - 30 minutes, then shampoo as normal 5. Use Viviscal Hair Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner every time you wash your hair. 6. Use a detangling spray on hair after washing, if you comb your hair while damp, this will protect it from breakage and make hair easier to comb. Be very gentle on your hair and treat it better than the finest silk, as it is your crowning adornment! Enjoy watching your results accumulate on this scientifically backed protocol. xoxox, Laura Koniver MD

Brain Protective Protocol

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