Ask Mary
As a Women and Children's Health Educator since 1981, I am very passionate about helping people find real, sound solutions for their everyday health concerns. I invite your questions and promise to provide natural, effective solutions!Health and Happiness!
Mary
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Q: I hear so much about eating every three hours to maintain my body’s metabolism. Why do you recommend eating only every 5-6 hours?
A: Proper insulin and leptin signaling requires that the food taken in be properly burned or utilized. When a person continues to eat either every 3 hours or grazes, then these signals do not get to work properly because the timing is too short to burn the food stores. This causes various states of hormone resistance to develop, i.e. insulin and leptin resistance, thus contributing to the obesity epidemic. Byron explains this in easy to understand detail, along with his 5 Rules for Healthy Eating and Leptin balance in his Leptin Diet. If you have not read it, you really need to do so, it is great!
A: Proper insulin and leptin signaling requires that the food taken in be properly burned or utilized. When a person continues to eat either every 3 hours or grazes, then these signals do not get to work properly because the timing is too short to burn the food stores. This causes various states of hormone resistance to develop, i.e. insulin and leptin resistance, thus contributing to the obesity epidemic. Byron explains this in easy to understand detail, along with his 5 Rules for Healthy Eating and Leptin balance in his Leptin Diet. If you have not read it, you really need to do so, it is great!
Q: My doctor seemed irritated when I said that I’d been doing research about some symptoms that I’d been experiencing. I even had some treatment suggestions and that didn’t go over very well. Was I overstepping my bounds as a patient?
A: As you are learning more about your health do not be intimidated by attempts to keep you passive. Some doctors may feel threatened if their patients begin to read, research and study about their own health and they might respond to you in a negative way, perhaps even saying, “you read too much"! Don’t let such statements keep you from learning more. Find a doctor who will work with you and understand you as a patient. Knowledge is power. You must be fully informed about your body’s upkeep. You can’t turn it in for a newer model after it has been used up, abused and neglected, so treat it right and as safely as possible. Your body will thank you for that!
A: As you are learning more about your health do not be intimidated by attempts to keep you passive. Some doctors may feel threatened if their patients begin to read, research and study about their own health and they might respond to you in a negative way, perhaps even saying, “you read too much"! Don’t let such statements keep you from learning more. Find a doctor who will work with you and understand you as a patient. Knowledge is power. You must be fully informed about your body’s upkeep. You can’t turn it in for a newer model after it has been used up, abused and neglected, so treat it right and as safely as possible. Your body will thank you for that!
Q: What is the single most important thing I must do each day to keep myself healthy?
A: Here’s the easy answer for something that’s easier said than done. Drink 10 glasses of water every day. Dehydration is a cause of many health conditions. Plenty of pure unfloridated, unchlorinated water is essential. Note that even some bottled waters may contain fluoride or chlorine. Fluoride makes bones brittle and the brain duller.
A: Here’s the easy answer for something that’s easier said than done. Drink 10 glasses of water every day. Dehydration is a cause of many health conditions. Plenty of pure unfloridated, unchlorinated water is essential. Note that even some bottled waters may contain fluoride or chlorine. Fluoride makes bones brittle and the brain duller.
Q: Why do certain people live to be 100 years of age or more?
A: There are a few common denominators for why centurions live so long. Studies show that a common denominator of those reaching the age of 100 or older have been on little or no prescription drugs in their lives. It has also been shown that Centurions do not have insulin resistance from excessive sugar consumption and over eating. They’ve taken steps to ensure their bodies run efficiently.
A: There are a few common denominators for why centurions live so long. Studies show that a common denominator of those reaching the age of 100 or older have been on little or no prescription drugs in their lives. It has also been shown that Centurions do not have insulin resistance from excessive sugar consumption and over eating. They’ve taken steps to ensure their bodies run efficiently.
Q: I have a "tickle" in my throat that comes and goes and has persisted for a few months. I thought my body had taken care of it but a few days ago it was back and has hung around. Should I worry about it or stop being a whiner?
A: For that symptom I recommend taking a Wellness Resources Immune Booster supplement and Colloidal Silver to give your immune system help in fighting off your "tickle". The larger issue is that you should take care of any symptom as soon as you first recognize them. Listen to your body. When you have a symptom, take care of it as quickly as possible using safe, natural methods. (If a symptom is life-threatening or an emergency, then absolutely seek medical/emergency care immediately). If you let a symptom linger, it will most likely just get worse and could lead to serious disease or illness. By discovering the source and taking care of a symptom, you will be able to resolve health issues quickly and will stay much healthier. Work at the problem from the source instead of relying on a drug to cover up the symptom; you’ll save yourself time, money, stress, and your health.
A: For that symptom I recommend taking a Wellness Resources Immune Booster supplement and Colloidal Silver to give your immune system help in fighting off your "tickle". The larger issue is that you should take care of any symptom as soon as you first recognize them. Listen to your body. When you have a symptom, take care of it as quickly as possible using safe, natural methods. (If a symptom is life-threatening or an emergency, then absolutely seek medical/emergency care immediately). If you let a symptom linger, it will most likely just get worse and could lead to serious disease or illness. By discovering the source and taking care of a symptom, you will be able to resolve health issues quickly and will stay much healthier. Work at the problem from the source instead of relying on a drug to cover up the symptom; you’ll save yourself time, money, stress, and your health.
Q: There is a health retreat that I really want to go on but I feel guilty leaving my husband with the kids all weekend to do something frivolous. Should I go or is it irresponsible?
A: Now is the time for you to make your health a #1 priority. Many of you have spent years caring for others. It is essential that you take care of yourself, your health in particular -- your most valuable asset. You can have all the money in the world, but without good health it is difficult to have the quality of life that you want. Take an active role in protecting and taking care of your health.
A: Now is the time for you to make your health a #1 priority. Many of you have spent years caring for others. It is essential that you take care of yourself, your health in particular -- your most valuable asset. You can have all the money in the world, but without good health it is difficult to have the quality of life that you want. Take an active role in protecting and taking care of your health.
Q: My doctor recommended an outpatient surgery that's very costly and I'm not sure it's necessary but I don't know as much as my doctor does. Should I just listen and go ahead with the surgery?
A: Don't Be a Robot! In a non-life threatening health situation ALWAYS know the facts about a medical drug or procedure being recommended or "forced" on you and similarly know about proven natural options that work, backed by science and results. An example of this is being told that one's gall bladder must be removed to solve issues with the gall bladder. Study up on that operation, learn side effects to living without a gall bladder, learn about what else you could do about the situation with accurate information and facts and then make your health decision for yourself.
A: Don't Be a Robot! In a non-life threatening health situation ALWAYS know the facts about a medical drug or procedure being recommended or "forced" on you and similarly know about proven natural options that work, backed by science and results. An example of this is being told that one's gall bladder must be removed to solve issues with the gall bladder. Study up on that operation, learn side effects to living without a gall bladder, learn about what else you could do about the situation with accurate information and facts and then make your health decision for yourself.
