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3264: Alkalizing Vitamin C, Berberine Reactions, Meibomian Gland Disorder, Heating with Home Oil, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (HouseCall)

Jan 12, 2025

Dive into the fascinating world of health as listeners ask about the effectiveness of Alkalizing Vitamin C in smoothies versus water. Discover the concerns surrounding Berberine, its reactions, and its role in managing blood sugar. The discussion also highlights Meibomian Gland Disorder, its connections to gut health, and the importance of expert consultation. Plus, explore natural treatments for Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome and the critical role of blood flow in surgical decisions. Get ready for practical health insights!

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Ensuring adequate vitamin D levels during winter is essential for immune function and overall health, with recommended daily intake ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 IUs.

The podcast highlights the importance of incorporating supplements like vitamin C and berberine effectively into daily routines while being aware of potential interactions and effects.

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Importance of Vitamin D in Winter

Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D during winter is crucial for overall health, as low levels can lead to weakened immune function, poor bone health, and reduced metabolic performance. Most adults should aim for a daily intake of 4,000 to 5,000 IUs, or 100 to 125 micrograms, to support these bodily functions. To assist individuals in achieving optimal vitamin D levels, a promotion is offered for a free bottle of vitamin D3 with qualifying orders, highlighting the initiative to encourage proactive health management during winter months. This emphasizes the significance of preventing vitamin D deficiencies and fostering a stronger immune response throughout the season.

Intro

7min

Exploring Natural Remedies and Home Heating Options

4min

Exploring Health Risks and Natural Treatments

2min

Understanding Blood Flow and Surgical Considerations

3min

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!

I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks…

Jenny: Hi Dr. Cabral, First, thank you to you and your amazing team for selflessly giving of your time and knowledge so we can all learn and grow on our health journeys. We can't really express this enough. I have a question about your Alkalizing Vitamin C product. You've recommended this as something to take in water upon waking, but could it also be effective when I add it to my morning smoothie or is it better to take separately? I don't enjoy the taste on its own, so I'm unlikely to drink it just in water. Any suggestions? Thanks! Kavita: Hello Dr. Cabral, First, I want to thank you for your amazing work! I listen to your podcast every day, which means I've been consistently listening for the past 3,231 days! :) I have an important question for you. I recently started taking Berberine, but a friend mentioned that it may have adverse reactions. She told me about her neighbor, who had to stop taking it because doctors wouldn't perform surgery on her while she was using Berberine. I’m unsure of the exact details, but it raised some concerns. I started taking Berberine because there's diabetes in my family, and I'm hoping to avoid getting on any medications as I move ahead in life. How do I make sure it is working for me? I hope this gets on your list soon :) Thank you, Kavita ( Pronounced - ka-vee-tha) Jenni: Hi, I’ve been battling Meibomian Gland Disorder for over a year. The only thing that has provided relief has been taking 50mg daily of doxycycline. I’ve been on this dosage for 10 months. My doctor has tried weaning me off, but the symptoms pop back up after 4-5 days. Nobody seems to understand why this issue arose suddenly, and no one can offer me help outside of antibiotics. Do you have any experience in helping patients with MGD? Could this be due to heavy metals, gut issues, systemic inflammation? I’m desperate for natural relief. Thank you, Jenni Michael: Hi Dr. Cabral. Thank you for the work you do and especially taking time to answer people's questions. My question is regarding to home oil as the main heating source. What are your thoughts on the cleanest and safest option? We currently have the standard heating oil. There is an option to change the oil to a B50 blend which consists of a 50/50 blend of standard heating oil and biodiesel. This would then convert to a B99 fuel which is 99% biodiesel. Any thoughts on this subject or know of a place I can go to research more? Thank you! Paedyn: Hi Dr Cabral, but of a hard to question. What are some ways I can naturally treat MALS (median arcuate ligament syndrome). I woke up randomly with stomach pain in my epigastric region one day out of nowhere and Dr’s are saying it’s this and that the only treatment option is very major surgery which only a select handful of surgeons perform this surgery worldwide and a lot of people end up worse off after the surgery. I just want to heal my body naturally. Thank you so much!

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