Carnivore Questions LIVE & Giveaways!
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Hosts Carrie, Adam, Lynn, Barb, and Dr. Nelson host Thursday night carnivore Q&A with giveaways. Post questions with #ribeye for a chance to win a blue Healing Humanity shirt. Also share testimony with #oneone2! for another giveaway. Subscribe to Lynn (@midlifecarnivore), Barb (@nocarblife), Dr. Nelson (@therealdrnelson), and Adam (@carnivoretoday) to be eligible.
Adam took a wrong turn from Florida and ended up in Wisconsin, channeling Dr. Nelson (wearing his hat left in the car). Upcoming events:
- February 21st in Charleston, South Carolina with Dr. Nelson, Dr. Kiltz, Mimi Morgan, Emma, Lynn Tucker, Carnivore Ribeye Ranger, Lynn, Adam, Barb (link: healinghumanity.movie/event, few tickets left).
- Monday, April 13th in Schaumburg, Illinois for Cholesterol Code screening with VIP dinner (Adam, Jen, Carrie, Barb; google 'cholesterol code schaumburg illinois' for tickets, must buy ahead).
@NoCarbLife (#ribeye): Excited for documentary, plans to attend Montella Theater.
Rob (#ribeye): Strict carnivore 3 weeks, seasonings and BBQ sauce cause anxiety attacks/flare-ups. Lynn: Yes, body signals reactions post-carb elimination; possible histamine or nightshade sensitivity (BBQ sauce tomato-based, check if sugar-free). Trial/error: start with salt only, test seasonings. Lynn avoids pepper (high histamine), uses black cumin seed (mast cell stabilizer, dry toast and grind). Barb: Mostly seasoning-free, experiments with Pluck occasionally, not at 'Carrie status'. Carrie: Try 30 days no seasonings (except salt), body signals clearer on carnivore.
Carnivore Cheer for Dr. Nelson: If no fatty beef, only lean? Dr. Nelson: Doubtful; ribs (short, flank, chuck) always fatty. Get beef trimmings from butcher (40-50 cents/pound) to add fat.
Second annual Kiltz Tampa meetup: Positive feedback. Attendees: CarnivoreSon, two crazy kids, Diane Ladd, Boston Carnivore, Jenny Middage, Dr. O'Beria, Dr. Kiltz, Dr. Nelson. No negative comments. Dr. Kiltz new hat: 'Kiltz Health' / 'Killing Humanity'.
Congrats to Adam on certification. Adam, Lynn, Barb pursuing Nutrition Network Coach Practitioner certification (Dr. Nelson has Metabolic Health Practitioner from Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners). Adam's background: controls engineer, photographer; now dedicating life to carnivore message.
Cherry: Stalled on carnivore; son weightlifts (firm muscles but bloated, medical condition or high cortisol?). Lynn: Check stall duration (short-term is body healing/plateau; 3+ months = true stall, mix it up). Track macros (Cronometer/MyFitnessPal): protein, fat (never under 50% fat), volume. Check sleep, sunshine, exercise, stress. Dr. Nelson: Bodybuilders carb load/cycle for glycogen swelling (false enlargement, causes bloating). Examples: Dr. Bokkyo (keto bodybuilder 50 years), keto brick guy. Steroid signs: bloating/inflammation, acne, behavior changes (person knows, but parents note via son).
Question for Barb: Can carnivore heal fatty liver? Barb: Yes, many heal it. Dr. Robert Cywes: Heals in 7-9 days average (trial with thousands). Not chronic/lifelong as claimed.
Question for Adam: High carb for muscle raised BP; carnivore normalized it (inflammation?). Adam: Carbs spike insulin, impacts nitric oxide/aldosterone (vessel constriction vs relaxation). Lower insulin improves signaling, reduces BP.
Dr. Nelson question: Stint March 6, doctor requires statin 1 year + baby aspirin or no procedure. Dr. Nelson: Significant obstruction if stenting (post-heart attack/stroke?). Research statin stats/benefits (may cause plaque recreation). Critical: blood thinner (aspirin/Plavix) prevents stent reocclusion by clot (seen days/months/years post). Tissue grows around foreign stent; thinner prevents pooling/clotting at edges.
VSP: Opinion on carnivore with schizophrenia/bipolar? Read Dr. Georgia Ede's book (inflammation in brain; carnivore/fasting reduces). Chris Palmer's Brain Energy. Brain cells may not process glucose (use ketones to bypass). Higher fat:protein ratio key for mental health healing. Track ketones/glucose for nutritional ketosis (ketones enter cells without receptors). Stories of de-prescribing meds (work with doctor, don't stop cold). Resources: Valerie Smith (carnivore healed schizoaffective, YouTube interviews); Metabolic Mind YouTube/website.
Healing Humanity blue shirt winner: Jason_916 (claim at healinghumanity.movie/giveaway). Next: 30-day free healinghumanity.life membership (#life with question/testimony; 12+ weekly Zooms, doctors/experts/Q&A, courses/community). 50% off first month link in description.
Dr. Nelson: Husband has meniscus tears, knee surgery. Carnivore reduces pain quickly (days to 1-2 months; e.g., chronic back pain/plantar fasciitis resolved unnoticed). Tear remains, but no pain = may avoid surgery (decide with orthopedic). Low-carb/carnivore improves joint pain.
Question for Lynn: Best advice for carnivore with ruptured/herniated disc? Carnivore reduces inflammation/pain. Continue chiropractor/spine doctor/PT. Lynn's neck herniation took 1 year pre-carnivore (frequent appointments); might heal faster now. Get MRI for evaluation (interior/exterior herniation).
Question for Barb: Heavy cream pro/con? Delicious but con for carnivore; most don't tolerate dairy for a number of reasons number one
Heavy cream is delicious but in the majority of cases it is a con for the carnivore diet. Most people don't do well with dairy for a number of reasons: it's pro-inflammatory, it's addictive due to casomorphines that make you want more, so it's very easy to overeat heavy cream. It's more of a con than a pro.
$5 super chat from usmcpd supports Healing Humanity project. Getting a CAC score test (coronary artery calcium score) dangerous because of radiation risk? Risk is minimal, one of the lowest radiation tests. It's a quick CT scan (computerized x-ray), under 5 minutes on the table, very low radiation. Good screening test. Dr. Nelson had one 2-2.5 years ago, hasn't repeated. We all take risks like driving or crossing streets. Depends on risk aversion, but very little risk. Personal experience: done in 5 minutes, quick and easy. Wish had done before 10 years on statins—not recommending for everyone, but would choose differently given statin side effects vs. minimal CAC risk.
Airport Scanners and Cumulative Radiation
Airport scanners: Dr. Nelson goes through them, sometimes gets pat down (jokes 'free colonoscopy, buy me dinner first'). Minimal radiation. Radiation is cumulative: airport machines, atmospheric low levels, wireless earbuds more concerning.
Stevie: skin issues like rash or dandruff on face. Directly related to dairy for many, including Adam. Rash and dandruff could relate to histamine or oxalates. High histamine foods: aged/smoked/processed meats, bacon, whole eggs (egg whites higher), seasonings. Stick to low histamine carnivore diet to reverse (Lynn has video on channel). For oxalates, try black/green tea; oxalate dumping from prior high-oxalate foods can cause issues for years but passes.
70 years old, carnivore 193 days: expect PSA to go to normal levels? Prostate slow to respond to ketogenic diet for reducing inflammation or hypertrophy. PSA used for screening (no longer recommended as primary tool), elevated by non-cancer causes. Gut feeling: carnivore helps inflammation, PSA may go down, but no studies cited.
Friend's son has PKU (phenylketonuria): cannot eat protein or damages brain. Contraindication for ketogenic diet due to protein/amino acid issues? Specifically cannot have certain amino acids; recommendation is low-protein diet, not no protein. Not absolute contraindication. Artificial sweetener Equal is definite contraindication for PKU.
Can carnivore completely get rid of neuropathy or just improve? Tough one; some improve on carnivore via anti-inflammatory state. Neurons/brain toughest to heal. Symptoms: numbness, tingling, pain. Can improve, some reverse completely, any improvement good. High fat (80% calories from fat) helps nerve healing.
Lane: worked with doctor to come off 6.5 of 7 medications. Excellent, going right direction (half likely means lower dose on last med).
How long to get rid of disbelievers? Healed tinnitus, migraines, but can't shake them. Best advice from Dr. Baker: be the best example. Some hit rock bottom before changing, hopefully not too late. Cognitive dissonance real. Share specific examples/interviews of healings (e.g., schizophrenia, migraines) to inspire. Example: Jen had horrible frequent migraines requiring bed rest, wet washcloth; on carnivore, barely any early on, now never. Mel Robbins book Let Them: let disbelievers be, don't waste energy, focus on circle of control. No one argues with your story.
Carnivore 20 months, TSH now 10.40: does carnivore make TSH go up? Get complete thyroid workup. Carnivore not shield against all issues. TSH over 10 indicates hypothyroidism. Most carnivore thyroid complaints invalid. T3 may decrease because body needs less (not hypothyroidism, unlike with rising TSH). Can develop Hashimoto's anytime. Most thyroid improves on carnivore. Spoke with Amy Hormerman (thyroid expert): most 'tanked hormones' stories not valid.
CRP from over 5 pre-carnivore to 0.42 (90% drop). Dr. Nelson's over 20 with mast cell disease to under 4 (huge win, below 0.3 normal, needs further drop). Lynn's to single digits.
If health plan doesn't cover CAC, typical cost? $50 (Kerry's experience, no insurance). Heard $50-125. Dr. Nelson's was free at screening place (upsell avoided). Average ~$100. Call local x-ray/CT places: 'cost without insurance?' Many do it, not advertised. Google 'CAC near me', quick (couple minutes in/out). Peace of mind vs. worrying about cholesterol leading to statins.
What to put in black tea instead of sugar? Nothing best. For weaning: allulose benign option. Monk fruit drops (Amazon). Katemphe (K-E-T-E-M-F-E, potent natural, few drops). Stevia has aftertaste.
Does carnivore help psoriasis? Person in Healing Humanity documentary 100% healed. Steven Lashbrook (worst psoriasis seen), healed in months on carnivore + sunshine. Guest on Dr. Nelson tomorrow 6am EST. Incredible story.
Charleston, SC meetup Feb 21 (weekend after next): Dr. Kiltz, Dr. Nelson, Lynn, Adam, Kerry, Ribeye Ranger, Emma (speaking), Barb. healinghumanity.movie/events.
Drawing: 30-day free membership healinghumanity.life winner All4JesusCarnivore. Claim at healinghumanity.movie/events form, Lynn sends coupon. 50% off first month: promo Life226.
Channel Shoutouts
Lynn (@MidlifeCarnivore): moving next week, filming walkthrough of crazy Frank Lloyd Wright-style house (zero right angles, 1979 rust shag carpet), remodel progression. Possible due to carnivore healing.
Barb (@NoCarbBarb): new show tomorrow with Lauren Johnson. Meatstock soon.
Meatstock: MeatStockConvention.com, code HealingHumanity $50 off. Tickets going fast (~250-300 left), carnivores don't procrastinate.
Dr. Nelson: birthday Feb 15 (best day, celebrates day after holiday). Lash tomorrow morning. Dr. Kiltz birthday March 12. At meetup next week, 1-minute lecture on night shift work health disruption.
Thursdays 6pm CST (maybe from car next week). Thanks all.
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