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Fortifying Immunity Against COVID/Viruses

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Advanced Constipation Tinkering

Goal: A full evacuation of stool at least once daily to keep flow of toxins out body consistent. This is the key most important thing to maintain to allow the detox and gut restoration to work. Many of the dying bacteria/yeast release toxins into the body and if constipated, these toxins will be reabsorbed causing many symptoms. Supplementation for Constipation: Take the amount necessary in evening to have a full evacuation in the morning. It's not usually IF it will work, but HOW MUCH needed to make you go. Can also take a 2nd dose in the morning upon rising on empty stomach if still not able to go fully. Increase doses to effect. If taking high doses as described below and still not going, contact your practitioner for further guidance. 1.) Constipaid is a nice all-in-one. Hits constipation by bringing water into stool (magnesium), strengthening the gut and digestive fire (triphala) and an actual stimulant to the vagus nerve (cape aloe). This is the recommended one to start off with because it works in 80% of cases and is a nice balance of numerous substances with different mechanisms of effect. If Constipaid doesn't work, we may want to split the protocol up to have the various substances often necessary but taken separately so you can increase the dosage of just one, not all substances to individualize what you need. The basis that is safe to use even long-term is Triphala and Magnesium Citrate, both cheap as well. In more extreme cases, we need a stronger stimulant for vagus nerve to make the gut move; this is the cape aloe. Take Triphala and Magnesium Citrate twice daily as baseline. This is safe, effective and can be used long-term. Then add-in the "bigger guns" cape aloe as needed. Might need 1-3 of these, 1-2x daily. Use as needed to ensure bowel movement daily during detox/gut restoration. It's better to take whatever is necessary to go than to be constipated causing die off/detox reactions. Cape aloe can also be used to break the cycle when having problems and things are not moving, but once things are better, you can revert back to just magnesium citrate and triphala again as baseline. 2.) Magnesium Citrate : Brings water into stool to soften stool. Also relaxes mind/body at same time. 3.) Triphala: Ayervedic medicine's prized herbal combination for all things digestive related. This will help strengthen digestion and promote regularity & healthy detoxification. Safe to use long-term. 4.) Super Aloe 450: This is the most potent "stimulant laxative" that will be used when we needed, as needed to make sure we are going during the important periods of detox. This is a restricted product and practitioner needs to manually add this to your recommendation, please message us to request. Often, we may need to use supplements like these to make sure you are going in the short-term so we can do the deeper work to reset gut or detox body, then the gut will automatically be able to go by itself better without supplements. In rare cases, when there is damage to vagus nerve, there are physical obstructions/scar tissue or there has been surgery/resection, there may need to be support long-term. Try as much as you can to use triphala and magnesium citrate as base and use the minimum amount of Cape aloe necessary to support you. This can even be done in a higher dose 2-3x per week. Better to do this than take it every day if using long-term. Using this daily for a couple of months while we do the deeper work now is not uncommon nor problematic for most. Constipation is the absolute worse thing that can happen as we try to detox/fix the body. Prioritize addressing this and contact your practitioner for more guidance if not making the progress desired!

Caffeine Substitutes & Superfood Elixirs

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Protein Powder, Medical Foods & Bone Broth Options

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Here are different protein powder, medical food, and bone broth options to help you get your daily protein & nutritional needs met with delicious ease. There are many different types of medical foods and which one is best for you will vary depending on your dietary preferences but also your current health and challenges. In general, IWFx does not recommend whey protein as ideal due to its higher inflammatory nature. Vegan proteins like pea/rice/hemp can be good for many, but for those that have microbial overgrowth, these could feed the enemy and cause bloating and digestive issues. My favorite protein is Bone Broth protein because it is hydrolyzed into free amino acids thus is very easy to digest, it also has a lot of L-glutamine so it very good for gut health, it helps build muscle to a similar degree as whey protein and lastly, it does NOT feed microbial overgrowth so can be very easy on the stomach even for those that have digestive issues. Alternatively, the Bone Broth formulations at the end can be mixed into hot water to create a nourishing, savory soup to be light and gentle on the stomach when having gut issues or wanting something light but still nutritious and filling. Some of the below recommendations are just simple protein powders, some are considered "medical foods" because they have an array of nutrients and antioxidants as well. The most comprehensive medical food I most recommend is the PaleoCleanse Plus because it has 20g of protein, bioavailable nutrients acting like a multivitamin, has a fruit/vegetable antioxidant blend, and lastly has a myriad of nutrients specifically to support liver detoxification which is something helpful to everyone living in this increasingly toxic world. 1.) PurePea Unflavored: This is a simple, cheap and plain protein base that can be added to anything to increase your protein intake. It is sugar free, not flavored, and doesn't have any allergens in it. This is the most versatile and is nice to have to add to make your own more complex formulas. But if wanting something that is all made up already that tastes good, check out the medical foods below. 2.) PurePaleo Unflavored: For those people looking for a paleo product without carbs/grains as source of protein. This is great for people that have microbial overgrowth because the beef protein does not feed the microbes. This has a much higher amount of protein per serving and can help gain weight & muscle mass more than other types of protein. The protein is also hydrolyzed meaning it is broken into small amino acids which make it very easy to absorb even those dealing with digestive malabsorption. Also comes in a vanilla and chocolate option. 3.) PaleoMeal: All the benefits of 17g of hydrolyzed bone broth protein but as a more complete meal with added bioavailable nutrients, minerals and vitamins. 4.) VegeMeal: Vegetarian pea protein-based medical food that provides 16g of protein and an array of micronutrients that also acts a multivitamin to provide baseline nutrition for healing. 5.) PaleoCleanse Plus: A comprehensive combination of nutrients, antioxidants, herbs, fiber, and fruit and vegetable extracts that support the overall metabolic detoxification process while balancing phase I and II detoxification pathways. 18g of protein. This is a superb daily support on all levels. 6.) Metabolic Detox Complete: For those needing more detox/liver support. Great quality vegan protein base of 20g, tastes good, doesn't have stevia as a sweetener and has all the nutrients necessary to support all phases of detoxification. This makes a great complement to detoxification protocols but also for daily detox support living in a toxic world. 7.) Bone Broth: This is a low-carb, low-sugar superfood to supports gut health, a healthy metabolism, healthy muscles, healthy joints and healthy, glowing skin. An essential companion to the digestive healing journey. Filled with all the nutrients to satisfy your protein and nutritional needs with many compounds beneficial for sealing up the gut. This is a great option to have when it's late at night, too late to eat a meal for fear of feeding the microbes, you can just make a nice savory bone broth soup to sip on which is easily digested and absorbed that doesn't cause bloating. 8.) Green Superfood: Amazing supergreens formulation to alkalinize body and provide the body with a host of vitamins/nutrients, antioxidants, adaptogenic herbs, pre/probiotics, enzymes, fiber, immune tonics, & liver support. Similar to popularly marketed "Athletic Greens" but half the cost. For same price, you only get 356g of Atheletic Greens. This brand has been around for WAY longer too!

Basic Maintenance Protocol for Optimal Health & Longevity

Even when you are 100% better and having no symptoms, it's still a very good idea to support yourself nutritionally with the most important nutrients that a majority of patients are highly deficient in. 1.) Vitamin D: 5,000 IU daily at very least. Higher dosage of 8-10,000 IU daily if you have autoimmunity in your medical history. Sunlight is great, but it will never get us into the optimal levels that are necessary. 2.) Omega 3's: We don't live by the seas and eat enough fish anymore as a society....and if we did, we'd likely have a lot of toxicity issues with mercury and other toxins since our waters are sadly polluted. Omegas are so important because they are important for almost every system of the body. They make up the cellular membrane and especially of our nervous system and brain so is key for cognition. It reduces cardiovascular risk, cholesterol levels, and reduces blood sugar levels. And most importantly, omegas are precursors to the main anti-inflammatory substances in the body. Please take at least 2,000mg of pure omega 3's per day. 3.) N-Acetyl Cysteine : This is actually not a nutrient deficiency, but a simple recognition that so much of the pathology of disease we encounter today is due to the toxicity of the world around us that is only increasing exponentially. NAC is the main precursor to glutathione -- the master antioxidant and detoxifier of the body. It neutralizes toxins and gets it out of the body before they cause more damage. Glutathione is expensive...NAC is cheap! Even just taking (1) 1,000mg per day can be very helpful preventative medicine. 4.) Multi-Vitamin (Optional): Mono-cropping leading to depleted soils and malabsorption due to poor gut health is causing a whole host of nutrient deficiencies for most people. Replacing these nutrients will help keep the biochemical pathways open that are necessary to stay healthy. If you are eating really healthy, then perhaps you don't need to take a multivitamin that day. But taking a multi daily is nice insurance to make sure our body has everything it needs to perform optimally. There are different qualities of multivitamins and unfortunately many are low quality and synthetic. I recommend one that is naturally-based and bioavailable with phytonutrients that come from foods. Take 2 tablets once daily.

Natural Medicine Hacks to Stimulate Your Digestive Fire

Digestive Enzymes + Hydrochloric Acid Everything you need to break down and process properly whatever foods that you eat this season. Using enzymes like this is an art. How much you use depends on what you eat, how much you eat, and what time of day you eat. For example, if you eat heavier, starchy meals, overeat, or eat past 8:00 pm when the pancreas slows down, you will require more enzymes for optimal digestion. We all cheat and mess up, especially during the holidays, but at least minimize the damage by taking more enzymes! Triphala A traditional remedy made up of 3 fruits that have been used as a digestive tonic supreme in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Its effect is so balanced and helpful for digestion that any time you are having a digestive problem, you can bet that Triphala will be of aid to you! It not only strengthens your digestive fire over time as a tonic, it also acts as a gentle laxative to cleanse and detox both the G.I. tract and liver to make sure your stools are regular. Furthermore, this is something that can be used daily for long periods of time without issue or concern. Bitters Anything that is “bitter” in taste has the effect of increasing production of digestive juices — whether enzymes, hydrochloric acid, or bile — to properly break down your foods. Bitters are a great thing to take before a meal to prevent problems or afterwards to address any digestive complaints like bloating, gas, or abdominal pain.