In the last year or so, my diet has moved more and more into a (healthy) ketogenic diet. My food window has been narrowing. My carbs reducing. It used to be that I would not eat at least 2 hours before sleep, then I would not eat after 6 pm, then after 5 pm, now I'm working on not eating after 3 pm, on some days. I used to still drink bone broth as a third 'meal', but I'm working on cutting the 3rd meal out altogether, on some days. I cut out most carbs a really long time ago already (12 years ago?), so cutting out the bit of remaining carbs was the easy part. A few months ago, I also cut out all fruit, to reduce sugar. Some people ask me how its possible to live without fruit, but all I can is my body works better without the sugar, even the sugar in fruit.

Also after I found really high quality plant based and whey based protein powders, its doable to get sufficient calories from protein, while not being a meat eater. Every day I tweak something more, to keep cutting away the unessential out of my life. Like Bruce Lee said, it's not the daily increase, it's the daily decrease that matters.

But one thing that is essential is daily Greens. I’ve been drinking Greens for over 15 years, every single day, in the morning. Nutritionally, it’s like consuming several servings of green vegetables in one drink. The amount of natural energy you get from that, is way more than a high carb meal, which is actually negative energy. High carb makes you tired and gives you brain fog. Greens also taste amazing. A healthy Ketogenic diet is not complete without very healthy large doses of leafy green vegetables, and superfood greens. We need that chlorophyl! So it's not just about loading up on massive amounts of animal protein. The Ketogenic diet definitely must include a certain amount of servings of raw leafy greens and other vegetables, that are organic, nongmo and were not sprayed with any chemicals. If you are eating conventional gmo produce that has glyphosate, you will not be getting the same nutritional value, not even close.  I'm sorry to tell you, but you'll be making yourself sick, even if you do other things right.

I used to think I can’t do Keto because all the pictures of food I saw of people who were doing Keto were of massive amounts of meat. And I don’t eat meat, so I mistakenly thought I can’t do Keto. Then I learned about ‘Healthy Keto’. A light bulb went over my head. I learned that there is a way to do keto for pescatarians, flexitarian, vegetarians, and even vegans. That changed everything. And it turned out that 70% of what I was doing was already leaning toward Healthy Keto.

The benefits of doing a Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting together, increase the more you do them, together. The weight loss is what people see. But what happens internally is even more important - reduced inflammation, mitochondrial and DNA repair, increased mental energy and focus, reduction in food cravings and addictions, detoxification of the many pathogens and toxins, even the stubborn ones.  Things like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, even some mood disorders, they all may go away, when you fast consistently. And that means no food at all for 14-16 or more hours per day. You also have to make sure you are drinking enough pure water during that time. Some other liquids may be ok.

As a Holistic Health Coach, I work with people with all sorts of conditions and goals, and I work with people who do and don't eat meat. Some people simply can't due to health conditions. And they still get tremendous value out of the Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. Whatever is going on with you, you can do Keto and get benefit from it!

If you’d like to learn more about my Holistic Health Coaching programs, and how they can help you to gain lean muscle, lose weight, create more mental clarity, and release mental and emotional stress, please contact us here.

​The Pure Hearth Center is now offering E3Live! 

E3Live is an all-organic signature superfood. It is 100% Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), a certified organic wild-harvested Nutrient Dense AquaBotanical™ considered by renowned health authorities to be nature's most beneficial superfood. It's a blue-green algae wild-harvested from Klamath Lake in Oregon, USA.

This nutrient-dense superfood contains over 65 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids (in trace amounts).

This plant-based premium superfood is organic, vegan, non-GMO and Heirloom variety, and has no additives or preservatives. E3Live are the only harvesters to bring AFA to you in a fresh-frozen liquid form. 

Physiologically, E3Live may help support overall body/mind balance in numerous ways. Its field of action simultaneously includes the immune, endocrine, nervous, gastro-intestinal, and cardio-vascular systems.*

E3Live® Original may promote:

Increased energy, vitality and endurance*

Support of a healthy mood balance and ability to manage everyday stress*

Support of healthy intestinal and digestive systems*

Faster recovery time after exercise*

Restored overall biochemical balance* 

Long-lasting energy boost* 

Support for a healthy immune system*

Support of healthy skin, nails, and hair*

This is an excellent addition to a Ketogetnic diet, or to any nutritional protocol you are doing already. To learn more about how this product can help you to accomplish your health and wellness goals, please contact us.

You may also purchase it in our store here (frozen form):
https://www.holisticspiritmedicine.com/store/product/p_2909411

And here in dry powder form:
https://www.holisticspiritmedicine.com/store/product/p_2909005
https://www.holisticspiritmedicine.com/store/product/p_2909025

#ArrialeStarbird #BlueGreenAlgae #Superfood #AFA #E3Live 

Pure Hearth Center now offers a very unique Nutritional product for Telomere support.

Despite our best efforts, we still haven’t managed to stop time. So we made IsaGenesis® instead. It’s more telomere support for your cells, because cellbeing is wellbeing.** Great health starts from the inside out. Here’s to aging youthfully.

● Start from the inside out with advanced telomere support. IsaGenesis helps protect telomeres for optimal cell function.**
● Comprehensive care. Healthy cells mean more healthy-aging benefits to vital organs and a stronger immune system.**
● Imagine the last time you felt your best — waking up after a good night’s rest or the moment when the endorphins kick in during your run. Now imagine feeling that way more often. That’s better health with IsaGenesis.


Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Soy Free
Vegetarian



What's Inside?

Support for healthier cells and healthy aging.
Everyday essentials: Vitamins A, C, and E, the antioxidant vitamins that fight free radicals and help prevent cell damage.**

Energy reset: Vitamin B12 for cellular support and better energy.**

Telomere support: Youthful vitality may be just two daily capsules away.**


Youthful Aging

Still no progress on the whole stopping/reversing time thing — which is OK, that idea wasn’t backed by science anyway. Fortunately, IsaGenesis is. We know that oxidative stress and free radicals accelerate the aging process, which is why the antioxidant properties in IsaGenesis are so beneficial to overall health.**


Let’s Talk Telomeres
Telomeres are found at the ends of a cell’s chromosomes, and they protect the DNA. But telomeres shorten over time, exposing chromosomes to oxidative stress and damage. IsaGenesis helps keep telomeres healthy.**


Higher Energy Levels
Ever marvel at all the energy of a kid? How are they still not exhausted? Well, it’s easy to maintain a lot of energy with a strong immune system and a brand-new internal operating system. But feeling younger is easier than you might think. No midlife or quarter-life crisis needed, just the cell support and antioxidant capacity found in IsaGenesis.**


Who should use IsaGenesis?

IsaGenesis is ideal for anyone who wants to support their youthful energy and vitality. It uses scientifically sound ingredients and is ideal for adults who want to gain the powerful healthy-aging benefits that have been shown to come with healthy telomeres. This supplement contains no animal byproducts, making it safe for vegetarians and vegans to use. Due to the powerful nature of the ingredients, do not consume IsaGenesis if you are pregnant or nursing.*


How do I use IsaGenesis?

One serving of IsaGenesis consists of two softgels. Adults 18 and older using IsaGenesis should take two servings daily: one in the morning with breakfast and one at lunch or in the evening with dinner, depending on personal preference.


What are the benefits of IsaGenesis?

IsaGenesis is designed to target the ultimate sources of aging. When combined with Isagenix Systems, this supplement is uniquely designed to offer what Isagenix believes to be the best telomere support on the market— resulting in powerful healthy-aging benefits such as youthful vitality and energy, vital organ support, and healthy immune system support.*


I’m including the entire ingredient list, for those of you who are like me and love to research each ingredient in depth. This list of natural, plant based goodness is spectacular for your health.


IsaGenesis Proprietary Blend (1280 mg)


Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract,
flax (Linumusitatissimum) seed oil,
phosphatidylcholine,
turmeric (Curcuma longa) root extract,
green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract,
giant knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) root extract,
horny goat weed (Epimedium sagittatum) herb top extract,
pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit extract,
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract,
grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract,
boswellia (Boswellia serrata) gum resin extract,
blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) fruit extract,
N-acetyl-L-cysteine,
bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) fruit extract,
R-alpha lipoic acid,
L-glutathione,
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) root extract,
bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) whole plant extract,
raspberry (Rubus idaeus) fruitextract,
canola lecithin,
harada (Terminalia chebula) fruit extract,
quercetin dihydrate,
velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens),
seed extract,
maca (Lepidium meyenii) root extract,
goldthread (Coptis chinensis) root extract,
shilajit extract,
acacia-thorn mimosa (Acacia nilotica) bark extract,
black tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract,
white tea (C. sinensis) leaf extract,
proprietary carotenoid blend (lutein, zeaxanthin)

Biohacking? That’s right, “hacking” your biology to improve your mental and physical performance.
​
As Anthony DiClementi, author of The Biohacker’s Guide to Upgraded Energy & Focus puts it, “The method of Biohacking is to strategically change your internal and external environment to rapidly enhance the body, upgrade the brain, and create an epic life. It is the art and science of optimizing human performance.” 

Right now, let’s solely focus on optimizing brain power. The idea is to explore tactics you can implement daily to improve focus. You are the hacker.  

Your mission—should you choose to accept it–is to rewire your brain for improved cognition. So, how can you “hack” your biology for on-demand cognitive performance and long-term brain health? Let’s dive right in! 

Step #1: Mama Nature, Your Biohacking Expert
The greatest resource of all time when wanting to improve anything is the loving, caring embrace of Mother Nature. She’s compiled an incredible list of ingredients to fuel your focus known as Nootropics. 

Step #2: Biohacking Your Mood

Energy is everything. Without it, neither your brain nor your body will function the way you want them to. Think about it like this, have you ever had days where you: 

    •    Didn’t get enough sleep and no amount of caffeine helped? 
    •    Couldn’t focus on what was being said in important meetings? 
    •    Forgot what your spouse just said or the name of someone you just met? 
    •    Had no idea what you just read for the last 5+ pages of a book? 
    •    Started zoning out while reading lists like this? (caught ya!) 
    •    Surfed social media mindlessly for 30+ minutes? 
    •    Could only think about what it would be like to lay in your bed and go back to sleep? 
    •    Lacked any motivation, passion, or brain power? 

As Tony Robbins puts it, “The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.”

Z is for Zombie

Without energy, your mood suffers. And just looking at the list above, is it any wonder why? It gets worse, your lack of energy doesn’t just impact you…  
You’ll find it hard to connect with your spouse or if you’re single, connect with anyone. You won’t be present for the moments that matter, like playing with your kids, kicking butt on a major work project, going above and beyond for a client, or talking to friends and family members. 

There’s a word for people with extremely low energy: Zombie. 

5 Tips to Fix Your Energy to Hack Your Mood

Here are 5 quick tips to help you with biohacking your mood to restore your energy. 

Metabolism
Typically, when it comes to energy, articles will simply say “lose weight” (right, because it’s so easy). But really, we want to get our metabolism firing on all cylinders again. We’ll get more into this in hack #3. 

Adapt to Stress
We’ve all heard “reduce stress” or “combat stress” but that of course is easier said than done. Since we’re talking about biohacking here, the better option is to adapt to stress. That’s where Mama Nature comes back into play with her brilliant assortment of Adaptogens! 

By the way, for a limited time you can get a gift of 1 box (of 10) Adaptogen Elixir shots, with a $200 purchase. To learn more, contact us.

Cut Back on Alcohol
I know, I know, but there are a lot of energy, mood, and brain benefits to reducing your alcohol intake. Plus, like anything else, when you take a break and limit your consumption, you’ll actually find that you enjoy it more. So really, it’s a win-win. 

Get Some Sun
That’s right, get outside and move! If you can’t, or it’s looking pretty gloomy out there, consider looking into naturally sourced Vitamin D supplements. It’s a mood booster. 

Build Your Posse
Being around people who ignite your mind, your passions, or your physical well-being is a great way to boost your energy and improve your mood. Get a group together and meet up weekly. Look at this as an accountability group you all enjoy being part of. 

Step #3 actually connects to both Steps #1 and #2 but is so important when it comes to biohacking your brain, that it gets its own section. 

Step #3:  Biohacking Your Nutrition

You are what you eat, right? Well, your brain health, physical performance, and energy levels can be hacked through these 3 steps: 
    1.    Nature’s Help 
    2.    Mood and Energy 
    3.    What You Eat 
We’ve talked about #1 and #2. Now, let’s get into #3: What You Eat. 

This will help you naturally hack your brain power. Between the individual foods and nutritional programs, you will typically be what you eat.  

And of course, what you eat can balance your metabolism as well. Whether your goal is to lose weight, put on muscle, or just feel confident in your own skin, hacking your metabolism (energy use/regulation) is key. 

Biohacking with Individual Foods

Good Fats
Foods like avocados or fish (which is rich in omega-3 fats) have been shown to help improve brain health, overall well-being, memory loss, and are also considered to be heart healthy. 

Nuts
Speaking of good fats, studies show that nuts, which are high in vitamin E, can help slow cognitive decline. 

Broccoli
Eat your way to vitamin K. Research shows that vitamin K can help with overall cognitive function and brain power. 

Vitamin C
Foods like oranges, bell peppers, and blackcurrants appear to help with mental vitality and protect against brain degeneration. 

Beets
Along with beetroot extract found in Mother Nature, beets are considered a superfood for a reason. They’re nutrient-dense, loaded with antioxidants, and the nitrates appear to increase blood flow to our brains, reducing inflammation and improving cognitive performance. 

Blueberries
Studies like the one done at Tufts University support the idea that eating blueberries may help in limiting short-term memory loss.

Hope you’re excited to start biohacking your brain and that you feel you have all the tools and tips necessary to, as Anthony DiClementi says, “upgrade your brain and create an epic life.” 

Remember, you’re the hacker and your mission is to rewire your brain for on-demand cognitive performance when you want it and long-term brain health when you need it. 

To learn about how our Holistic Health Coaching Programs can aid you with your health and fitness goals, please contact us.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.