Black Friday sale; Fever do's and dont's; A new study you need to know about; Calcium score vs LDL for assessing CVD risk
Fullscript Holiday Sale
Fullscript is my online apothecary that lists thousands of professional-grade supplements. If you are a client, you already receive a standard discount I give to all my clients. On top of that discount, you will get an additional 15% off during the Black Friday sale.
If you want to sign up at my Fullscript site, go to https://trufoodsnutrition.com, and click the arrow down tab across from resources to pull down the supplement tab. Click supplements, and it will take you to where you can register for Fullscript supplements.
You must register with a password to receive the holiday discount. Fullscript has supplements, protein powders, skin lotions, tinctures, and more quality items.
Natural Fever Remedies
I can recall several high fevers I had as a child. Back then, our parents didn’t reach for the OTC medications and instead watched that the fever did not get out of control and let the body do what it was intended to do.
Times have changed. Often if an individual has a fever, they reach for acetaminophen and ibuprofen. A fever is a sign that your body is fighting a viral or bacterial infection and doing its job. If the fever is at 103 F. or below, try these remedies before suppressing the body's natural action. Even a fever of 99 degrees F can kill the flu virus. A fever between 102-103 is considered a good working fever doing its job. If the fever is slightly over 104, watch and monitor it but do not panic.
Do not wait to seek medical care if the person has a glazed, out-of-it look. Higher fevers not resolving on their own require medical attention as it could indicate something more serious than a common virus.
Natural Tips
Fasting is okay during a fever, be sure to hydrate. However, avoid Pedialyte, Gatorade, and other electrolyte products that have added colorings, dyes, artificial ingredients, and often artificial sweeteners. Keep Ultima on hand for your electrolyte source. Sip clear broths.
Apple Cider Vinegar: use an unfiltered ACV with the “mother” in it. Braggs brand is always an excellent reputable choice. Mix 1 tablespoon in a glass of warm water with a spoonful of raw honey (Manuka is best in this case, but any local raw honey will do). Drink 1-3 times daily as tolerated when not feeling well.
Don't give cold baths, even when the person feels burning up. This is dangerous to the immune system!
Shivering and having a fever?: this is a sign the temperature is going up. Cover the person, then take one limb out at a time and wipe down with a warm cloth.
Herbal teas for a fever:
Yarrow, sage, elderflower, and ginger will help the person sweat and release toxins. Skip these herbs if the person is sweating.
Peppermint: a cooling herb during the intense heat you may feel during a fever. Sip on tea or use as an EO with a carrier and put on pulse points such as on your wrists.
Other beneficial herbs to add to tea during a fever include peppermint (cooling), ginger (helps the person to sweat out toxins), and Lemon balm.
When in doubt, seek medical attention! These tips are not meant to replace medical care.
Why you should care about this recent study
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receives much of its funding from processed food giants and touts food products such as coca-cola, chips, and processed cheese slices as part of a healthy diet, according to a new study by Carriedo et al. (2022).
Ironically in some states, even with a Ph.D., I could not practice nutrition, but an RD affiliated with the AND could.
An RDs education is different than that of a holistic nutritionist. Therefore, you need to ask whoever you seek your nutrition advice from what degree or certification they have and what professional organizations they are aligned with.
If you examine some of the nutrition research supported by the AND, you also find funding and sponsorship from companies that appear to have little to do with nutrition.
Not all RDs are aligned with the AND’s philosophy. Still, many are, so before you hire a nutritionist, ask for a free 15-minute phone consult and ask questions to determine if their approach and nutrition philosophy aligns with yours.
A Dr. Mercola post on this topic provided this information:
“Processed food makers Conagra, General Mills, and Kellogg were among their most loyal sponsors to AND.
AND’s approved list of continuing education providers included Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, Nestlé, and PepsiCo Coca-Cola-sponsored continuing education courses taught that sugar is not harmful to children, aspartame is safe for children, and the Institute of Medicine is too restrictive in its school nutrition standards.”
We should also question the nutrition guidelines at the public health and policy level. Are these recommendations to help society or benefit big processed food manufacturers?
Sources
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/corporate-capture-of-the-nutrition-profession-in-the-usa-the-case-of-the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics/9FCF66087DFD5661DF1AF2AD54DA0DF9
file:///C:/Users/trufo/Downloads/and-tied-to-ultraprocessed-junk-food-companies-pdf.pdf
https://anh-usa.org/nutrition-why-we-cant-trust-the-government/
What a calcium score test can tell you that a lipid panel cannot
I have posted on CVD in past substacks that an elevated LDL does not mean you need a statin. I have also suggested other lab tests. A calcium score test is not a blood test but a useful scan that your doctor can order for you and is a better indicator of your CVD risk.
The link below discussed more on this test, LDL and statins.
https://jeffreydachmd.com/2018/03/calcium-score-paradigm-shift-in-cardiology/
Coming in the next substack!
Safe collagen powders and why you should avoid most brands
Flourless dark chocolate torte recipe for the holidays
Magnesium lab markers