Live Case Study Call – March 9 2023 (Soda Addiction, Trauma Healing)

Key Pearls:

Case Presentation: 52 year old female, 125 lbs, 4’ 11”. She is on 7 medications. Currently lives in Texas, has 4 children and wants more energy to be able to play with her grandkids. 

Health Goals: Have more energy in order to enjoy her grandchildren, feel better! (she can’t remember the last time she felt healthy), Lose weight: -15lbs, stop being addicted to soda, get off of all 7 medications and improve her mental health. 

• Symptoms:

• Constipation, gas, belching, bloating, diarrhea 
• Fatigue, low energy
• Poor focus, poor memory
• GI: Acid reflux, and heartburn, chest pain, nausea & vomiting 
• Mental health: depression, anxiety
• Gets tired/winded from walking, going upstairs
• High BP, High cholesterol
• Headaches, dizziness
• Stuffy nose, sinus symptoms, excess mucus production
• Chronic tooth and gum pain
• Restless leg syndrome
• Sleep: 2am-12pm unless working, if working 10:30pm-4:15am
• Joint stiffness and swelling (knees and right hand)
• Diet

• Didn’t mention much about childhood food, but was put on Ridalin as child
• Not eating breakfast & lunch
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• Family History

• Mother and father have dementia
• Mother has diabetes, high BP
• Red flag: could mean there is a heavy metal component (did you or your mother have amalgam fillings?)
• Other:

• Moderate alcohol abuse. Drinking leads to seizures
• Broke her pinkie, had to have wire inserted

The 3 pillars we are going to focus on: 1) diet, 2) sleep & 3) the trauma

• Diet & Sleep Recommendations:

• The 3 No’s I want you to implement are:
  • 1) NO liquid with your meals. If you need liquid near your mealtimes, drink it 30 minutes before, or 2 hours after
  • 2) NO fried foods. Make sure they are grilled, baked, steamed or maybe sauteed
  • 3) NO sleeping past 10:30 am
• For 1-2 weeks, replace your evening soda with something like “Zevia” or “Olipop”
• If that works, and you aren’t suffering withdrawal symptoms: in week 3 or 4 – replace your midday soda with the same options. Then replace all daily sodas with the above options. Eventually move from Zevia and Olipop to water/other options. 
• Drink the same volume of water, as you do soda. For example: after you finish you 20 oz of Coke, pour yourself 20 oz of water + electrolytes (LMNT is one brand I recommend)
• Use a straw when drinking your sodas
• Download the app “My Water” to help you remember to drink your water each day! (stop drinking water at 6-7pm to avoid waking up at night)
• Eat more vegetables! Think of the VPF Principle: vegetable, protein and fats! Even when ordering out, incorporate this VPF rule of thumb.
• Meal delivery services are a possibility if finances allow – they are easy and healthy!
• Find ways to enjoy, and slow down when eating. Not near the tv, your phone. All of that will help with your digestion, bloating, gas etc!
• Eat veggies and protein first! Fats and starch afterwards. Remember no liquids with your meal!
• Trauma Recommendations: 

• I would call this helpline and get some support from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Alcohol Addiction – a form of cognitive behavior therapy. 1-866-233-1131 for their info line. 
• Healing Modalities video in B Better resources would be another great resource for dealing with the emotions
• Group events on IG with Dr. G (Christian Gonzalez, @doctorgonzalez)
• Supplement Suggestions

• Magnesium Citrate (400 mg to start, increase by 100mg each night if you do not have a regular bowel movement. Do not exceed 1200mg)
• If there is diarhhea do NOT take Magnesium Citrate. Instead take a probiotic, Medegenix Ultra Flora Acute Care
• Make sure you are using a pack or two of electrolytes in your water!
• Multivitamin, daily (PureGenomics Multivitamin) – take ½ capsule, add the power to water for 3 days, then up it to a full capsule for 3 days etc.. go slow with incorporating this! 
• CoQ 10 as an additional supplement if taking a statin medication
• Consider a nutrient dense shake for breakfast, like MediBolic by Thorne
• Omega 3 (Biomega -1000)
• Additional Testing I suggest:

• Liver panel
• Fasting insulin, fasting glucose, HbA1c
• Stool test for H Pylori overgrowth (masterclass in the membership)

• Questions I have, if you could answer in the forum:
  • How often is your sleep shifted to the 2am-12pm?
  • Why are you not eating breakfast?
    • Is it about weight? bloating? 
  • Did you or your mom have amalgam fillings?
  • Are you exposed to other toxins?
  • What medications are you on? (all 7)
  • What is your reservation re: cooking for yourself?
    • Cost? Time? Knowledge?