Primal Diet - Modern Health

Beverly Meyer, Holistic Nutritionist
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Primal Diet – Modern Health combines the best of Natural Health and the Paleo Diet in one terrific show. Host Beverly Meyer offers a wealth of information on food, hormones, supplements, sleep, neurotransmitters, and more, often with great guests. She is a Clinical Nutritionist in practice since 1985. Beverly has worked actively on her own health since the 1970's. Find her popular blog at www.ondietandhealth.com.

  1. 18H AGO

    Natural Help for Shingles

    There are 8 herpes viruses that infect humans, including HSV1, HSV2, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Chickenpox, Mononucleosis, and Epstein-Barr (chronic Mono). All share a common need for ARGININE amino acid. Did you know that shingles is a Herpes virus? Shingles Herpes Virus is a reactivation of Chicken Pox and can occur or reoccur anytime when overly stressed, Vitamin D stores are low, or excess Arginine is consumed (see below for more on Arginine). More Information

    28 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    Thyroid Tests and Lab Ranges

    Do you know the best Thyroid tests and lab ranges? The Thyroid governs your metabolism – how fast things work, get used, replaced. Thyroid hormones assist with body temperature, moving the bowels, growing hair, etc. One of its main jobs is governing the burning of fats, part of weight management. If you want to check your labs correctly, here is what to know. Reviewing symptoms of low thyroid function, correct thyroid labs to test, optimal thyroid lab numbers, and how to run thyroid lab tests on your own.

    27 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    Hidden Sleep Apnea Symptoms – Is This You?

    Hidden sleep apnea symptoms may be disrupting your life in ways you might not know about. I recently flunked an at-home sleep test and was shocked to discover I have been waking dozens of times an hour with disrupted breathing and low oxygen levels. Common Sleep Apnea Symptoms You Already Know Snoring Cessation of breathing followed by sudden sharp intake of air A feeling of unrestful sleep and fatigue More Information

    29 min

  4. 10/05/2025

    Which Is Better – Ghee or Coconut Oil?

    Clients and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast listeners often ask me: "Which is better – Ghee or Coconut Oil?" Here's a description and info on the benefits of each. Both Ghee and Coconut Oil are saturated fats. Despite what we have been told, saturated fats are healthier than seed oils for us hunter-gatherer humans. Canola, Corn and Soy "vegetable" oil are high in Omega 6 fats – the one we want to avoid. These saturated fats cook better than seed oils and taste wonderful. The taste choice is up to you and the food you put it on. Or use both liberally as many do, depending on what you are cooking.

    26 min

  5. 09/17/2025

    Supplements for Memory and Alzheimer's

    Choline and Lithium are the key - but they must be in the correct FORM of the vitamin (Choline) and the mineral (Lithium). Orotate may be the most absorbable, correct form of Lithium. Bitartrate is the best form for Choline. I carry both in my Online Store, separately and together. This article from NeuroScience News speaks to Choline and Memory studies. Read Article

    38 min

  6. 08/04/2025

    Natural Help For Bladder Infections

    Maybe you've never had one, or maybe you get them 5 or 6 times a year.  Natural help for bladder infections can help break the cycle of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Causes of UTI's Here's a list we'll review for what causes bladder infections. Some you are familiar with. Others may be new to you. chronic dehydration poor immunity diet (sugars and grains) antibiotic resistance acid-blockers (PPI's) menopause hormones expired dental fillings intercourse hygiene Full show notes

    35 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    Saliva Testing for Hormones

    What is Salivary Testing for Hormones? Why do I prefer it over blood testing? What hormones can be measured with Saliva Testing? Salivary Testing for Hormones Saliva Testing is easy. You collect extra saliva in your mouth and let it fall into a small collection vial.  A test comes with a mailing box and shipping label. Generally, there are only 2 vials needed for male and female hormones. Cortisol uses four.   FULL SHOW NOTES

    42 min

  8. 03/23/2025

    Nuts and Seeds – the Good and the Bad

    Nuts and seeds Topics – the good and the bad Healthiest nuts and seeds Reducing Phytic Acid content Calories in nuts and seeds Omega 3 and 6 fats Baking with Almond and Coconut Flour Nut and seed snacks Nuts and Seeds on a Herpes Diet

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Primal Diet – Modern Health combines the best of Natural Health and the Paleo Diet in one terrific show. Host Beverly Meyer offers a wealth of information on food, hormones, supplements, sleep, neurotransmitters, and more, often with great guests. She is a Clinical Nutritionist in practice since 1985. Beverly has worked actively on her own health since the 1970's. Find her popular blog at www.ondietandhealth.com.

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  • Creator
    Beverly Meyer, Holistic Nutritionist
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2012-2022 Beverly Meyer
  • Show Website
    Primal Diet - Modern Health