Carnivore Questions LIVE & Giveaways!
In a Nutshell
Carnivore diet participants report rapid medication elimination and dramatic healing including 95% neuropathy improvement after 24 years and 130+ pound weight loss from over 400 pounds. Key health factors beyond diet include sleep quality, physical activity, and sunlight exposure, while carnivore adaptation requires eating to hunger but ensuring adequate protein (1g per pound ideal body weight) and avoiding eating within 3 hours of bedtime. The team promotes upcoming events like Meatstock and Low Carb for Better Health where the Healing Humanity documentary will screen, alongside resources for MCAS management, fatty liver reversal, and community support through membership programs.
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The Healing Humanity team with Ashley, Dr. Nelson, Barb, and Lynn hosts a live Q&A session focused on answering viewer questions and sharing carnivore healing stories. Multiple giveaways are planned throughout the stream.
A Healing Humanity shirt will be given away. Participants should post their best question with hashtag #ribeye or share their healing testimony to enter. The team encourages questions and testimonies to help encourage others.
The team will attend Meatstock in one week. The premier screening of the Healing Humanity movie will occur at Meatstock for ticket holders. Tickets remain available at meatstockconvention.com. Ashley has one VIP dinner ticket available for someone who missed the original sale; interested parties should email [email protected].
The VIP ticket covers dinners on Friday and Sunday nights but does not include the movie screening ticket. The Healing Humanity movie screening is a separate ticket purchase available at healinghumanity.movie under the events tab.
The Healing Humanity team will attend Low Carb for Better Health on September 26-27 in Tennessee, hosted by Amanda Decker. Last year's attendees included Dr. Ovadia, Dr. David Diamond, Dr. Ken Berry, and Nisha Berry. The Healing Humanity movie will also be shown at this event. Tickets and details are available at healinghumanity.movie under the events tab.
Dr. Nelson mentions the Cholesterol Code screening in Orlando (Altamonte Springs area) is still being planned. Information is available at kidsmeetup.com or cholesterolcode.movie.com. A possible Healing Humanity screening in Orlando is also mentioned but details are pending.
Dr. Nelson's remaining 2024 travel plans including Meet Sug in Albany and Low Carb for Better Health have been canceled.
Dr. Nelson identifies three key factors beyond nutrition for long-term health:
- Sleep quality is essential as poor sleep affects health in multiple ways
- Physical activity is important; modern conveniences have reduced natural movement compared to historical requirements
- Sunlight exposure helps convert cholesterol into vitamin D
Dante is doing well and attends Sunday hangouts on the Healing Humanity membership site. He will attend Meatstock and participate in a Saturday morning panel with Adam, Lynn, and Rancher Maggie.
David B. Knott reports being carnivore for 9 months. He discontinued 5 medications after 2-3 weeks that he had taken for 24-30 years. His extremely painful neuropathy improved by 95% after 24 years of unsuccessful conventional treatment. He credits Dr. Berry with saving his life.
- Ashley: flank steak served on a cutting board
- Dr. Nelson: beef ribs and approximately 1.5 pounds of ribeye steak
- Barb: filet mignon purchased as "minute steaks" for $9.99/pound with butter, plus eggs and bacon for dinner
- Lynn: six scrambled eggs with butter for lunch; T-bone steak planned for dinner
- Host: strip steak and six scrambled eggs prepared by daughter Alyssa
Dr. Nelson recommends avoiding eating too close to bedtime as a full stomach disrupts sleep. Most studies suggest eating earlier in the day is preferable. He notes that the "eat before sunset" guideline is impractical for people living at extreme latitudes where daylight hours vary significantly throughout the year. The consensus is to stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Deborah reports being on day 10 of carnivore, eating only steak, and experiencing excessive mucus that causes vomiting. The team suggests:
- Day 10 is still early in adaptation
- Histamine intolerance could be a factor
- Ensure meat is very fresh, not aged or smoked
- Try different cuts, stores, or brands
- Consider whether going cold turkey versus gradual transition
- Possibly reduce fat intake temporarily if consuming very fatty cuts
- Consider ox bile supplementation if gallbladder is absent
- Stay hydrated
Barbara from Grandma's Crochet Corner reports 130+ pounds lost on carnivore after starting at over 400 pounds. She is 9 months (270 days) into strict carnivore and describes these as her happiest days.
Julie shares that carnivore helps people become their best version both physically and mentally.
Not feeling hungry on carnivore is normal. Protein and fat trigger satiety hormones more effectively than carbohydrates. However, listeners should ensure adequate nutrition even without hunger signals, as lack of appetite doesn't necessarily mean the body needs less nutrition.
Dr. Nelson states there is no definitive evidence that carnivore clears arterial plaque, though some individuals report CAC score improvements. Low carbohydrate diets appear to slow plaque progression even if existing plaque remains. The Cholesterol Code movie is recommended for further information.
The keto CTA study initially showed no regression, but data handling issues were discovered. The study is being re-evaluated after one company provided incorrect data. A lawsuit has been filed regarding the mishandled evaluation.
Dr. Nelson emphasizes that having a CAC score of zero significantly reduces heart attack risk over 5-10 years. Major metabolic diseases like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and obesity carry greater cardiovascular risk than elevated cholesterol in the proper context.
Carnivore Brothers jerky contains only beef, salt, and smoke. It is sold at Healing Humanity events as a fundraising effort for the documentary. Commercial jerkies often contain soy sauce, sugar, and other non-carnivore ingredients. Homemade jerky is also recommended. Ashley makes particularly good homemade jerky according to Rhett.
No Carbivore won the blue Healing Humanity shirt. Winners claim prizes at healinghumanity.movie/giveaway.
A one-month free membership to healinghumanity.life is being given away. The membership site offers 12 weekly Zoom calls including:
- Wednesdays: doctor expert sessions
- Tuesdays: Q&A
- Thursdays: Inspire Together
- Sundays: hangouts with Dante Ferrigno
Courses and community support are also provided. Non-winners can receive 50% off using the code shown on screen.
Ashley finds lamb meat has a taste he doesn't particularly enjoy, though he acknowledges it's a valid carnivore choice. He mentions interest in trying hair sheep varieties discussed by Dr. Berry.
Most people on the panel are not huge fans of lamb, though Costco sells lamb chops that resemble mini T-bones which some enjoy. A leg of lamb tends to be hit or miss, mostly miss, though it's acknowledged as nutritious.
On day six of carnivore, it's acceptable to eat to hunger, but caution is needed because carnivore is highly satiating, making undereating easy. During transition, eat when hungry but track intake the following week to ensure adequate protein and fat. A simple protein guideline is 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight. As the body adapts, appetite may increase.
Famotidine is an H2 blocker while omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Omeprazole blocks about 90% of acid while famotidine blocks about 75%. For mast cell activation syndrome, famotidine is preferred due to abundant H2 receptors in the gut that help with symptoms. H1 blockers include Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl (though Benadryl should not be used regularly). Both H1 and H2 blockers are recommended to cover bases with reactive mast cells. Carnivore helps by eliminating reaction triggers and sending safety signals to allow mast cells to settle down. Omeprazole is not helpful for MCAS, and comprehensive healing involves proper nutrition, rest, exercise, sunlight, and stress reduction.
Severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is potentially reversible on carnivore by eliminating all carbs. Even carnivore foods contain minimal carbs - eggs, cheese, dairy, and meat all have trace amounts. A FibroScan provides inflammation and fibrosis scores from F0 to F4 (F4 being cirrhosis). Even with cirrhosis, carb elimination helps. Coach Lisa Piccard's husband recovered from severe acute cirrhosis on carnivore. Allow 30-90 days before retesting.
The first showing of Healing Humanity at Montello Theater on June 6th sold out in two days. A waiting list is available at healinghumanity.movie under events. A second showing on June 7th is being considered if enough people sign up.
The tallow soap used is called Beast Mode Soap, used before big events like Meatstock.
Dr. Nelson's vehicle will be full traveling from Wisconsin to Meatstock, with no room for additional passengers.
Adam tried cod liver on camera and found it pretty good, describing it as similar to oily tuna with a very soft texture. Barb had a wave of nausea initially. People sometimes spread it on carnivore bread.
For a 13-year-old Jack Russell with behavior changes, hairtoday.com provides calculators for dog food quantities and types based on age, weight, and food type. Dr. Judy Morgan advocates carnivore diets for dogs. Commercial kibble is not carnivore. Dogs cannot handle high rendered fat but can handle raw fat that comes with meat.
Susan shared bloodwork showing A1C 5.4, triglycerides 129, HDL 50, lipoprotein A 31, with normal kidney and liver panels. Lipoprotein A is mostly genetically predetermined. On carnivore, triglycerides typically decrease while HDL increases. A 6-month follow-up is recommended. An advanced lipid panel (paid out of pocket) can assess LDL particle quality. Triglyceride to HDL ratio should improve toward optimal around 1.0.
Losing 80 pounds over 16 months in early 60s resulted in wrinkles on stomach, legs, and arms. Plastic surgery is one option, though not recommended by some panelists who prefer keeping loose skin over chronic diseases. Exercise helps, red light therapy may improve facial wrinkles, fasting shows some improvement, but results aren't guaranteed.
Not feeling satiated may result from not eating enough due to historical dieting patterns or limited food choices from histamine intolerance. Eating more meals throughout the day is acceptable. Check if fat percentage is adequate (around 70% of calories). If snacking is habit rather than hunger, try drinking water first, as thirst can be mistaken for hunger. More sodium or a small amount of butter may help.
Recommended carnivore cookbooks include Courtney Luna's, Maria Emmerich's (which designates keto versus carnivore recipes), and Jenny Nitschke's Complete Carnivore.
Some panelists only rinse hair with water rather than washing, finding it healthier. Chemicals and detergents in shampoo strip natural oils. Serena Musac from Carnivore Revolution has documented this approach.
Training twice weekly since November with resumed walking is improving weight and blood pressure. Cardiologists often push statins, but patients have the right to decide. The Cholesterol Code documentary is recommended viewing.
Ginger tea helps with nausea and poor fat digestion or gastroparesis. Peppermint tea helps IBS but may worsen acid reflux by loosening the gastroesophageal sphincter. Growing up, ginger and lemongrass tea in water or milk helped with stomach upset.
Homemade kefir can help restore microbiome after antibiotics kill off bacteria. A high-fat carnivore diet suppresses gut microbes, with the microbiome changing according to diet. Fermented foods like kefir and yogurt may be helpful.
Rhett and the host are cooking a lot of the meals for the event. The Healing Humanity screening will also be happening in the background, with preparation work needed to get everything ready. Attendees planning to visit Meats Stock are encouraged to stop by.
The Cholesterol Code screening takes place in 13 days after Meats Stock, on May 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Altamonte Springs, which is in the Orlando area. The host has already confirmed two doctors for attendance, with a third confirmed and possibly one more. A Q&A session will follow the movie screening. People near Orlando or with family connections are encouraged to attend or help fill the screening room, as some ticket holders cannot attend.
The private group membership includes 11 or 12 weekly Zoom calls. Programming includes Breaking Addictions courses and calls, expert calls on Wednesday, standard Q&A on Tuesday, Inspire Together on Thursday, and The Great Steak Escape Hangout on Friday for two hours. Sunday features hangouts with Dante Ferrigno. The community functions similarly to Facebook but remains private without advertising spam. Members can post questions anytime and connect with others in a space where they can freely express their "meaty" selves.
The community environment facilitates extensive back-and-forth discussions and follow-up questions, providing opportunities to dig deeper into topics beyond initial inquiries.
Panelists to follow include Adam, Ashley, Barb, Lynn, and Dr. Nelson, with links provided in the description. The session concludes with thanks to all question contributors and panel participants.
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