SAFE, EFFECTIVE, NATURAL SOLUTIONS for almost any health challenge.

SAFE, EFFECTIVE, NATURAL SOLUTIONS for almost any health challenge.

by Todd Binkley, DC

Alternative Health Nutrition

Season 1

What Does Your Gut Microbiome Do? CASE STUDY: 48 year-old man with Ulcerative colitis

Bacteria in your gut help break down certain complex carbohydrates and dietary fibers that you can’t break down on your own. They produce short-chain fatty acids — an important nutrient — as byproducts. They also provide the enzymes necessary to synthesize certain vitamins, including B1, B9, B12 and K. Beneficial microbes in your gut help to train your immune system to tell them apart from the unhelpful, pathogenic types. Your gut is your largest immune system organ, containing up to 80% of your body’s immune cells. These cells help to clear out the many pathogens that pass through it every day. Short-chain fatty acids, the byproducts of helpful gut bacteria, help maintain your gut barrier, keeping the bacteria and bacterial toxins inside from escaping into your bloodstream. They also have anti-inflammatory properties for your gut. This show aired Friday August 9th on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HORMONES: Focus on Cortisol - the stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Who should test adrenal function with a saliva cortisol test? Cortisol receptors are present and almost every tissue in the body and affect nearly every organ system. Cortisol affects your nervous system your immune system, your cardiovascular system your respiratory system your reproductive system and your muscular skeletal system - your muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Appropriate amounts of cortisol help balance blood sugar, control weight, keep your bones strong and your immune system healthy. Cortisol helps with good sleep, and mood. It affects protein synthesis, influences your testosterone/estrogen ratio your DHEA/insulin ratio and your pituitary and thyroid glands. CAUSES of EXCESS CORTISOL Stress, depression, oral contraceptives, infections, poor sleep, inflammation, hypoglycemia, pain, and exposure to toxins. CAUSES of LOW CORTISOL Nutrient deficiencies, stress, Dysbiosis (too many bad bacteria not enough good bacteria in the gut), chronic inflammation, chronic pain, toxic exposure, over exercising, hypoglycemia, poor sleep, depression, and severe allergies. EXCESS CORTISOL results in compromised immune function, confusion, shaking us between meals, impaired memory, low energy, night sweats, binge eating, increased blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood sugar, increase risk of osteoporosis, increase insulin resistance and risk of diabetes. Increased infections, thin skin, fatigue, irritability, sugar cravings,, muscle weakness, weight gain, sleep disturbances, impaired thyroid function—especially conversion of T4 to the active form T3, increase risk of leaky gut syndrome. ABNORMAL CORTISOL levels are associated with menopause, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, impotence, anorexia nervosa, diabetes, memory loss, irritable bowel syndrome, exacerbation of multiple sclerosis, panic disorders, premenstrual syndrome, fertility, sleep disorders, osteoporosis, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s. Reduce stress by releasing chronic patterns of tension in muscles and joints with non-force chiropractic and tailored stretches. Case Report: 57 year-old man with severe knee pain, addicted to OxyContin. This show aired Friday August 2nd on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HORMONES: Focus on Testosterone - benefits and symptoms of deficiency in men and women. DHEA - potentially safe, effective support for low testosterone and or estrogen.

SYMPTOMS of low testosterone in WOMEN - muscle wasting, weight gain, fatigue, low self-esteem, decreased good cholesterol, dry thin skin, dry thinning hair, droopy eyelids, sagging cheeks, thin lips. Anxiety, poor memory. CAUSES of low testosterone in WOMEN - menopause, childbirth, chemotherapy, adrenal stress, endometriosis, depression, psychological trauma, birth control pills, cholesterol medication. CAUSES of LOW Testosterone in Men Steroids like prednisone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone, used to treat allergies asthma and autoimmune diseases. Internal belly fat lower testosterone and it is often a complication of diabetes. Chemicals like bisphenol a, the BPA that used to be in widespread use in plastics, and heavy metals can also lower testosterone. CASE STUDY of a 61-year-old man with decreased performance, lack of energy and strength, lack of mental focus, gas, bloating, and bouts of constipation and diarrhea. NATURAL ways to raise TESTOSTERONE Exercise - this can be tricky for men and women, because of fatigue. So the right type and amount is important. Decrease caloric intake - By eating less grains starch and sugar, and more fresh vegetables. Increase protein intake, supplement amino acids arginine,leucine, and glutamine Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep for tonight. Reduce stress. Get adequate zinc. Supplements to raise testosterone. DHEA - Natural precursor for testosterone and estrogen. ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION - Causes, natural treatment. This show aired Friday, July 26 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HORMONES: Focus on Progesterone - benefits, symptoms of insufficiency. Safe support.

Side effects of carcinogenic synthetic progestins in traditional hormone replacement therapy vs natural progesterone produced by your body, and available in safe, plant-based transdermal sources. The importance of estrogen-progesterone balance. Adrenal support for people who are stressed. CASE STUDY - 62-year-old woman with headaches, low thyroid, disappointing results with hormone replacement therapy, thinning hair, sugar cravings, low blood pressure, lightheadedness when standing quickly, swelling, fatigue after eating, loose bowel movements, and bruising. BOOK; What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones, by Pamela Smith, MD. Great resource to educate yourself. Cost of salivary hormone testing, and how to do it. Sample report available at DoctorsData.com. Or email Dr. Binkley: drbinkley@binkleyhealingcenter.com. This show aired Friday, July 19 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HORMONES: Benefits of adequate estrogen. Safe hormone support, even for breast cancer survivors.

Comprehensive Saliva Hormone Test. Four sample collection to measure normal adrenal cortisol curve plus average levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and precursor DHEA. Case Study: 76 year old breast cancer survivor whose cancer had estrogen receptors, with poor mental focus, fatigue, night sweats, low libido, leg cramps, tingling, Who should get a saliva hormone test? People who are unsatisfied with their current therapy. Men who suspect they have low testosterone. People who are afraid to get their hormones checked because they’re worried about risks and side effects of traditional hormone replacement therapy. People with Heart Disease, Memory Loss, Osteoporosis. Lesser known SYMPTOMS of LOW ESTROGEN - varicose veins, urinary tract infections, palpitations, panic attacks, strange dreams, memory lapse, hair growth on the face, weight gain. Important hormone blood tests: Thyroid, fertility menstruation issues. This show aired Friday, July 12 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HORMONES: Most women not receiving proper care for menopausal symptoms, according to the medical director for the Menopause Society and the Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health.

In 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study showed that traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapy increased risk of cancer and heart disease., “After that, clinicians decided they no longer needed to worry about being educated about menopause because there was really nothing to do for menopause if we weren't going to use hormone therapy.” — Stephanie Faubion MD, director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health and medical director for the Menopause Society. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dont-fear-hormone-therapy-prescribe-it-correctly-2024a1000ay7?ecd=wnl_infocu1_broad_broad_persoexpansion-algo_20240629_etid6633523&uac=128615AT&impID=6633523 The importance of saliva hormone testing for menopausal symptoms. RISKS of traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapy. BENEFITS of plant-based, low-dose hormone support. Case Study: 58 year-old woman with overwhelming stress, brain fog, fatigue, and irritability. This show aired Friday July 5th on KDAR 98.3 FM.

Two-thirds of people prescribed cholesterol lowering statin drugs don’t need them. U.S. Preventative Services Task Force review of 12 studies of statins showed no significant reduction in cardiovascular deaths.

British Medical Journal denounces secrecy surrounding data used for current standards recommending widespread use of statin drugs. https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/110734?xid=nl_secondopinion_2024-06-23&eun=g2230882d0r How to reduce cholesterol by 25-50 points with better food and supplements. How to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke even if your cholesterol is high. How statin drugs block production of CoQ10 - the most important enzyme your body needs to heal and repair heart muscle. Case Study: Unexplained FATIGUE caused by iron deficiency anemia, slightly low thyroid, B12 deficiency, and mild chronic infection. Why most iron supplements often cause stomach upset and constipation. The better form of iron which causes no side effects. Appendix acts as a safe house for beneficial bacteria. This show aired Friday, June 28 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

Why don’t all doctors check for toxic heavy metals? SOURCES of exposure and common effects of exposure to lead, mercury, arsenic, uranium.

Fruit juice New report finds heavy metals like arsenic and lead in 45 packaged fruit juices - CBS News Construction materials Chemical fertilizers and pesticides Munitions at military bases Factories that manufacture chemicals or manufacture things with chemicals Mines, ceramics, paints, shampoos, soap Skin and hair care products, dental amalgam (‘silver’) fillings. Car batteries, contaminated soil, recycling facilities Painted children toys and jewelry, imported candy, mini blinds. Do Gas Stoves Worsen Lung Disease? Debate Continues This show aired Friday, June 21 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

HEAVY METALS - How much have you been exposed to? How effective is your body at excreting them? Are you getting sufficient nutrients to flush out everything you’ve been exposed to?

Sources of exposure to lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and uranium. Chlorella - and excellent nutrient that helps flush out heavy metals, and is also a superfood full of minerals and protein. CASE STUDY - 35-year-old man with debilitating dizziness, nausea, and neck pain. After five visits to the emergency room and numerous doctor’s visits, no one could help him. Tremendous burden of toxins identified on tests. After a few weeks of safely flushing these out, he felt like a new person. The danger of ‘liver cleanses’, and other protocols that pull toxins out of fat storage faster than your kidneys and colon can excrete them. OBESITY - Weight is often difficult to lose because fat cells that are storing CASE STUDY - 74 year-old man with memory loss significantly improved after flushing out heavy metals. The condition of your body is far more important than any disease you’ve been diagnosed with. This show aired Friday, June 14 KDAR 98.3 FM

Heavy metal toxicities - how to identify and eliminate them. Case study; 55 year old with severe rashes on his hands arms and back

HEAVY METAL TOXICITY affects: BRAIN - depression, anxiety, ADHD, cognitive impairment, dementia, brain fog, dizziness AUTOIMMUNE Disorders - MS, RA, Hashimoto’s, Lupus, Psoriasis, IBS, UC, Crohn’s, OBESITY FATIGUE Fish oil to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. This show aired Friday, June 7 on KDAR 98.3 FM.

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