In today's episode I share how to prevent and get rid of a cold sore.

HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex virus-1) is transmitted via saliva - think sharing drinks, lipstick, utensils, and kissing. I hear some people even share toothbrushes.😱

Once inside, the virus targets skin cells near the site of entry, where it starts replicating.

After initial replication, it travels through sensory nerve fibers to the trigeminal ganglion (a nerve cluster near the brain) where it remains dormant. For many the virus gets held in ganglion jail and stays there and never becomes symptomatic.

For others, the painful cold sores or fever blisters form on the lips at the most inopportune times.

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In today's episode I'm talking about B12. How do we assess for B12 sufficiency? So when it comes to B12 deficiency, the first thing to consider are your symptoms and your age.

If you are over 60, you are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency.

Now for the rest of us, symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, balance issues, cognitive or focus issues, depression, vision issues, neuropathic pains in the extremities, would all be symptoms that could be related to low B12.

If any of those symptoms are present, you may want to consume B12 in a lozenge or dropper form to see if symptoms improve over 3-4 months or have some blood tests run.

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In today's episode, we're talking about how to prepare nutritionally balanced meals.

Here is my general criteria for healthy meals:

1. Eat real whole foods.

2. Eat foods that are going to produce energy, satiation, and longevity.

My go-to breakfast: Eggs, turmeric, avocados, berries, sprouts, sweet potatoes, seasonal fruit (apple slices, peaches, nectarines)

My go-to lunch: A2/A2 and goat whey yogurt, berries, homemade granola, 2 scoops of goat whey protein powder, apple and peanut butter.

Family Dinner: Protein - 80% Beef, 15% chicken, 5% fish (how it generally works out in our home)

One of the following starches - Basmati rice, black rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams.

One of the following vegetables plus a big salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing - Cucumbers, broccoli, celery, carrots, asparagus, fermented cabbage

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