Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Stephen and I examine why standard lab markers like A1C, thyroid hormones, glucose averages, and antibodies can misrepresent health in carnivore and low-carb contexts. We break down physiological shifts in red blood cell lifespan, glycation, thyroid signaling, hydration, and electrolytes, and why symptom-based assessment often matters more than reference ranges.Stephen is a UK-based coach, specialist in obesity and diabetes, and former private lab director with an honors degree in physiology and health sciences. After worsening health under conventional nutrition advice, he transitioned to low-carb and carnivore and has spent over a decade translating blood markers through a physiology-first lens. He writes daily science explainers and authored The Guide to Blood Tests in the Context of Keto, Carnivore, and Low Carb.We discuss the following:All about Stephen ThomasWhy A1C can rise on carnivoreRed blood cell lifespan and A1CPhysiology over reference range focusAdaptation vs. under-eating and thyroid dysfunctionWomen’s early carnivore challengesStephen’s role in lab interpretationHarm of fear-based healing messagesWhere to find Stephen ThomasEPISODE RESOURCESCarnivore group WebsiteSubstackGuide To Blood Tests bookEFH Complete Wellness PanelNutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Eric shares how he personally overcame Graves’ disease using a natural, root-cause approach and now helps others do the same through functional medicine. In this episode, we explore the differences between hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease, early symptom recognition, and why addressing gut health and stress is essential for long-term healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Natural Endocrine Solutions. After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, he reversed it using a natural protocol, which inspired his passion for helping others with hyperthyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. He now supports patients globally through his books, podcast, and online thyroid community.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Eric OsanskyHyperthyroidism overview and symptomsFactors influencing thyroid conditionsCommon hyperthyroid triggersLabs commonly used for testingGraves and Hashimoto’s antibody overlapPossibility of stopping Graves medicationViews on radioactive iodine and surgeryPerspectives on iodine supplementationGut health and hyperthyroidism connectionSupporting life after thyroid removalGuidance for managing hyperthyroidismWhere to find Dr. Eric Osansky_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebook group  Podcast Natural Endocrine Solutions Healing Graves' Naturally group Hashimoto's Triggers bookThe Hyperthyroid Healing Diet bookNatural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease bookEFH Thyroid Bloodwork Panel_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Vitamin C is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in the carnivore space. This episode breaks down where vitamin C recommendations actually came from, why RDAs doubled in just 26 years, and how rising sugar intake likely drove that change. I share how glucose competes with vitamin C for absorption, why vitamin C was removed from modern nutrition labels, and why true deficiency is rare, even without fruits and vegetables.I also address scurvy myths, the sailor paradox, breast milk’s low vitamin C content, and why many people thrive on a carnivore diet without supplementation. Finally, I cover when vitamin C may be appropriate (immune stress, adrenal strain, anemia, detox protocols) and why excess vitamin C can backfire by increasing oxalates and inflammation. Carnivore doesn’t fail because of a lack of vitamin C. But context, physiology, and restraint matter more than blanket supplementation. History of vitamin C RDAsSugar effects on vitamin C absorptionFDA label changes removing vitamin CVitamin C in meat dietsScurvy myths and sailor historyBreast milk vitamin C levelsOxalates from excess ascorbic acidWhen vitamin C may helpDosing guidelines and supplement types_____EPISODE RESOURCESCarnivore Cure  Vitamin C Article Vitamin A VideoLiver and Vitamin A ToxicityEFH Personalized Health PlanHow Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly UpdatesFIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us🎙️ Podcast📺 YouTube  📸 Instagram    👥 FacebookNUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles   🎁 Free Resources   📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners   _____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Neisha shares her personal journey reversing debilitating Hashimoto’s & hypothyroid symptoms through a personalized, meat‑centric, high‑fat approach and how she navigated fertility struggles and pregnancy while adjusting diet and lifestyle for thyroid health. We also discuss pragmatic tools like stress management, supplement strategies (including iodine), and how to transition diets slowly to support the body without overwhelming it. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Neisha Salas-Berry is a registered nurse and certified health coach who has spent years helping people reverse autoimmune and metabolic conditions using nutrition and lifestyle. She personally overcame Hashimoto’s, hypothyroid symptoms, and fertility challenges through a high‑fat, meat‑centric diet and continues to coach others through her community. Neisha emphasizes gradual dietary change, symptom tracking, and mental‑emotional wellness as key pillars of sustainable health.We discuss the following:All about Neisha BerryEarly hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s symptomsChanges after childbirthThyroid medications Neisha usedLow energy despite keto carnivoreNeisha’s stance on removing dairyNeisha’s personal dairy intakeStarting iodine and addressing concernsComplementary supplements Neisha usesThoughts on carbs and carnivoreKey supports in hypothyroid healingWhere to find Neisha Berry_____EPISODE RESOURCESIodine MeasurementsStory of NehemiahWholeness Method Mind Body ProgramWebsite InstagramYouTubeDr. Berry’s community24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test KitNutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____This episode shares six practical, experience-tested tips for starting or restarting a carnivore or meat-based diet in a way that actually supports healing, hormones, energy, and long-term success. Drawing from years of clinical work with thousands of carnivore clients and patients, Judy Cho explains why most people struggle because they under-eat, under-fuel with fat, mismanage electrolytes, or stack too many changes at once. The discussion shares carnivore as a therapeutic elimination diet, not a weight-loss gimmick, and emphasizes clarity of goals, symptom tracking, and personalization over dogma.The episode covers how to define your “why,” eat enough food, prioritize fat as an energy source, manage electrolytes, navigate digestive and metabolic transitions, and use food-and-mood tracking to fine-tune results. It also introduces the H.O.M.E.S framework (Hormones, Output, Mood, Energy, and Sleep) as a simple way to evaluate whether this way of eating is moving you in the right direction. If you’re considering carnivore for weight loss, autoimmune issues, metabolic health, or chronic illness, this episode focuses on reducing unnecessary stress, avoiding common pitfalls, and building sustainable habits that respect your body’s signals rather than overriding them.Define your goalsMake sure to eat enoughFat is not optionalElectrolytesDigestion and the importance of transitionsEat the meats you enjoy while documenting in a food and mood journalIntroducing H.O.M.E.SResolution real talk_____EPISODE RESOURCES- How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet- Undereating Video- Carnivore Cure Book- Food and Mood Journal - Gut Healing Kit- Carnivore Elimination Diet- Gut Healing Video- Sole Water Video, How-To - Sole Water Article- Magnesium DIY Spray- Hormone Video- EFH ADH Test- EFH Personalized Health Plan - Food Addiction Article- Atomic Habits Book_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us  📺 YouTube    📸 InstagramNUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES   📚 Articles   🎁 Free Resources   

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Bill and I talk about how chronic illness is really about cellular dysfunction and why herbal therapies can be a game-changer when elimination diets and medications aren't enough. We also discuss the five root causes of cellular stress and how to support long-term healing without harming the body. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.Dr. Bill Rawls is a board-certified physician who turned to herbal and holistic therapies after facing his own health crisis with chronic Lyme disease. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional medicine, he explored cellular wellness as the foundation of healing. His recovery inspired a new mission: to help others restore their health by addressing the root causes of chronic illness.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Bill RawlsDr. Rawls’ definition of chronic illnessThe first four levers of illnessCellular health preventing Lyme emergenceDr. Rawls’ favorite starter herbalsCommon protocols used by Dr. RawlsRole of biofilm breakers and bindersPrioritizing infections in treatmentInsights on bioidentical hormone usePeptides and their classification as hormonesImportance of sourcing quality herbsHealing story from a patientWhere to access Dr. Rawls programs_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteVital PlanDr. Bill Rawls articlesRESTORE180 programThe Cellular Wellness Solution bookEFH Personalized Health Plan_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Neil and I dive deep into the differences between mold illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), exploring why not all patients respond to the same protocols. We also break down the role of nervous system dysregulation, especially the limbic and vagal systems, in patients who stay sick despite detox protocols. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, is a seasoned physician board‑certified in family medicine and pain management, and a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABoIHM). He has authored books such as Toxic: Heal Your Body and focuses on treating complex chronic conditions including environmental illness, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, mast cell activation and more.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Neil NathanWhat to address first when starting a protocolUse of urine mycotoxin testingActinos discussionUrinary mycotoxin testing approachClean environment standardsUse of antifungalsPreferred mycotoxin testing labDr. Shoemaker perspective on antifungalsEvaluating antifungal optionsWhere to find Dr. Neil Nathan_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteToxic bookThe Sensitive Patient's Healing GuideProject LymeDr. Neil Nathan on Mold and MCAS with Dr. Tania DempseyWhen You’re Not Getting Better blogNwJ Actinos articleEFH Personalized Health PlanEFH CIRS TestingEFH CIRS Environment ERMI Guide Bundle_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch discusses the nuances of heavy metal detoxification, particularly when and how to use chelation or binding treatments safely, and the importance of properly supporting nutritional status before aggressively removing metals. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch has worked in metal toxicology since the early 1980s, running a laboratory specialising in mineral and hair analyses and collaborating internationally on chelation therapies and metal detoxification protocols. She brings decades of clinical and laboratory experience, emphasising individualized approaches rather than one‑size‑fits‑all solutions.We discuss the following:Who is Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-BuschMain sources of heavy metalsKnowing when to treat metalsUrine and stool testing methodsDo metals cause infectionsTreating parasites after metalsCan chelators remove mercury?Using IV chelators firstSigns of heavy metal recoveryDetoxing and managing tattoosSigns metals are affecting usSupplementing zinc aloneWhere to find Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteSeminars and workshopsChelation news/articlesThe Toxicity of Metals articlesEvidence-Based Clinical Chelation bookEFH Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)EFH Personalized Health Plan_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Patricia and I talk about how breast health is influenced by many factors beyond genes, including toxins and environmental chemicals, diet, lymphatic and detox pathways, and physiological stress, and I highlight screening and lifestyle strategies to support breast tissue and catch potential problems early. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Patricia Bowden-Luccardi is a long-time integrative health practitioner specializing in breast health and thermography. She has worked in this field for over 14 years (and overall in integrative medicine for decades), with a focus on thermographic imaging, breast tissue health, lymphatic support, environmental factors, and holistic rather than purely surgical or oncologic intervention.We discuss the following:Patricia Bowden-Luccardi’s backgroundCauses of breast-related illnessesCommon toxins linked to breast cancerHistory and purpose of wearing brasConnection between oral and breast healthThoughts on proactive breast removalToxin contribution to cancer ratesUsing salt alongside iodineBreast implants and illness correlationsThermography vs mammogram vs MRIRecommended timing for thermographyBreast health approaches used in SwitzerlandWhere to find Patricia Bowden-Luccardi_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast bookNwJ interview with Lynne FarrowEFH Personalized Health PlanEFH 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____I’m reflecting on my six-year journey in functional medicine—the growth of my clinical practice, the thousands of clients I've worked with, and the frameworks I’ve developed to help others heal at the root. In this episode, I’m excited to share details about a new project that brings together years of research and hands-on experience, focused on gut health, mind-body healing, and a meat-based approach to nutrition. I also walk through actionable tools like gratitude journaling to support nervous system balance and long-term wellness. With reflections on faith, family, and the importance of service, my hope is to encourage you to take ownership of your healing journey. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.AnnouncementWhat inflammation really is and how it affects the bodyHow to get involved in Judy’s new projectDaily gratitude journaling to aid rest and detox_____EPISODE RESOURCESJudy's newsletterFIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.