• Nutrition & Detoxification for a Healthy Nervous System

    *Scroll down for diet & lifestyle suggestions, nutrition and detoxifying products I personally use below including juicers, water purification devices, supplements for binding up microplastics found in our food and water, mold binders, minerals, etc.

  • Allow the Body to Heal Itself by Supporting its Natural Healing Processes

    We are now living in the age of processed foods, increased toxin exposure, as well as rampant antibiotic use, which have contributed to an epidemic of gut-related issues, inflammation in the brain causing cognitive and emotional symptoms, blockages in the liver/gallbladder, and autoimmune illness.  It is becoming common knowledge that illness usually begins in the gut, as approximately 75% of our immune system is located here.  Our digestive system is where our bacteria and immune system meet.  Issues here can manifest as a host of emotional and physical illnesses.
     
    By going back to a natural whole foods diet, we can heal our guts and the numerous conditions which arise from gut dysfunction.  Many symptoms are a result of toxin excess and nutrient deficiency.  The good news is that they can be helped with an anti-inflammatory healthy diet.  However, simply changing our diet isn't always enough in this day and age.  I ate clean for 20+ years and filtering my water since college, but was shocked to find how toxic my system still was (I measured my total toxin burden using Vibrant lab testing, which you can order here.
     
    Supplements that bind to microplastics and mold, kill parasites and support the body's natural detoxification pathways made all the difference for me.  Scroll down to see my favorite supplements, juicers, water filters and books along my healing journey.  I found the nutritional and detoxification approach to be just as important as Somatic Experiencing and Non-Duality in my quest for peace and balance, because we cannot pollute and then completely bypass the physiology of our nervous system and still expect emotional resiliency:

  • My Favorite Diets, Supplements, Health Products & Nutrition Books:

    *Scroll down to see my favorite resources that I personally use from the companies I trust.  The supplement companies below include Cellcore Biosciences, Global Healing, and Quicksilver.

    *I have codes below where you can get discounts and/or access supplements that you can normally only get through a provider.  However, I encourage you to work with your healthcare provider and consult with them if these products are right for you before purchasing.  (While I do make a small percentage commission on these sales, it does not increase your price at all.  Thanks for helping to support the work I do).

    *I provide 1-on-1 health coaching and have my CHC (Certified Health Coach) from Trinity School of Natural Health.  I can help with coaching on a variety of different diets, lifestyle tips and helpful supplements.  We can find the one that works for what you need.  If you're interested in coaching for the Mucusless Diet Healing System, I'm not certified to coach for this diet.  I would refer you to Professor Spira's YouTube Channel for more information.

  • Diet Always Comes First: The Mucusless Diet Healing System

    The Mucusless Diet Healing System is the one of the few diets that have worked for me over 25 years of experimenting with all sorts of diets.  That being said, make sure you choose what's right for you.  This may or may not be it.  *Always consult with your healthcare provider when trying a new diet. 

    The Mucusless Diet Healing System, developed by Arnold Ehret, is a holistic approach to health and detoxification based on the idea that mucus-forming foods are the root cause of most disease. The system emphasizes eliminating these foods to restore the body's natural vitality and self-healing ability.  Here are the Core Principles:
     
    1. Mucus-Forming Foods (to avoid or eliminate): Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.), Meat, eggs, and fish, Starches (white bread, pasta, rice), Processed and refined foods, Cooked fats and oils.
     
    2. Mucusless Foods (to focus on): Fresh raw fruits, Leafy green vegetables, Non-starchy vegetables (raw or steamed), Some cooked vegetables used temporarily during transition.
     
    3. Transition Diet: A gradual shift from mucus-forming foods to mucusless foods.  Includes temporary use of cooked vegetables and mild starches to prevent harsh detox symptoms.  The transition is personalized and may take months or years depending on one’s level of toxicity.
     
    4. Other Key Concepts:  Fasting and Internal Cleansing: Short fasts and fruit mono-meals are used to accelerate detoxification.  Colon Health: Regular elimination and colon cleansing are seen as essential.  Vitalism: Ehret believed the body heals itself when obstructions are removed.
     
    5. Goal: To achieve a clean, mucus-free system that results in: Higher energy levels, Mental clarity, Improved digestion, Natural weight balance, Greater emotional and physical well-being. 
     
    *Results may vary.  Although the MDHS system doesn't necessarily recommend taking a vitamin B supplement, I recommend this with any vegan diet.  I also recommend organic and non-GMO foods as feasible.
     
    Here are some of my favorite books if you're interested in exploring the Mucusless Diet Healing System:

  • #1 Cellcore Biosciences

  • *You can directly access and purchase these products if you create an account at cellcore.com and then use my practitioner code: IMypNGBO

    *These supplements are available through here like an affiliate link recommended offer.  I will begin leading people through Cellcore protocols (that are deeper than those posted on their site) through health coaching in Feb 2025.  Until then, I encourage you to work with your healthcare practitioner in using them.  Cellcore also has posted protocols on their site.

  • I can't say enough about my experiences with Cellcore's products on my journey in healing from black mold exposure and being 90% bedridden for 2 years as a result. 

    The most amazing results for me came from using Carboxy, which I've listed as the first supplement below with more info. 

    Also, the HM-ET binder binds heavy metals as well as glyphosate, pulling these out from our bodies*.  This can help where glyphosate interrupted the tight junctions in our intestines, causing digestive issues*.  Furthermore, pulling out heavy metals can help with stubborn candida, mold, and parasites, which are often held in place by heavy metals*.

    Cellcore's Para 1-4 Supplements then targets and kills different parasites for a comprehensive parasite cleanse*.

    Regarding the microplastic contamination issue mentioned in the video here, Cellcore's biotoxin binder is the only product I've ever found that binds to microplastics to pull them out of the brain and body because its binders cross all membraines, including the blood-brain barrier*.

    Finally, there are digestive enzymes through this company (CT-Zyme), blood sugar support and other specifically targeted supplements for supporting your organs*.  Scroll down for an overview and click to access their website for more detailed information.

  • Do We Have Microplastics in Our Brains from Food Packaging & Water Bottles? Cellcore's Biotoxin Binder Can Bind Them Out of the Body

  • My absolute favorite of all of them and wish I had tried it first! 

    Carboxy binds to toxins in the body and you don't have to take it away from food*.  It won't bind up your food, just the chemicals, making it much easier to use.

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  • *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Always consult your healthcare provider before trying a new supplement or diet.

  • #2 Global Healing:

  • These are the highest frequency organic supplements I have ever found.  Dr. Ed Group will even pay his employees to stay home if they are having a bad day so that they won't affect the frequency of the products!  It's a high vibe and extremely conscious company that is a pleasure to work with. 

    Shop their products at: https://globalhealing.com/discount/SOMATIC and get 15% off when you enter the code SOMATIC at checkout!*

    *Keep in mind that you'll need BOTH the link and code to get the discount.

    I've shared some of my favorite supplements here, but browse the store for a larger selection.  I'll post more here as I try more of their products.

  • I have bought the most of this supplement from Global Healing so far.  This is a bio-active form of copper that is good for us as opposed to the toxic heavy metal form.*.

    Nicotinic acid stands for Niacin (vitamin B3).  It's one of the essential nutrients we need.*

    It need to be taken at the correct dose with care so please consult your healthcare provider before ordering.  I've personally had no issues with it and have done a lot of research on both of these nutrients.  

  • Thyroid Health Bundle

  • Vitamin B12 (Three Different Forms!)

    This is 5000 mcg B12 from Methyl, Adenosyl & Hydroxo.  The breakdown is 60% methylcobalamin, 20% adenosylcobalamin, and 20% hydroxocobalamin. 

    This can be such a great supplement for people with SNPs who need different forms of B12 in order to absorb this essential nutrient along with a diet containing animal protein for B12*.

  • Candida Probiotic

    It can be so frustrating and difficult to get Candida under control once our microbiome is out of balance. 

    This can be hard in a world full of excess antibiotic use, antibiotics even in our water supply because it can't be filtered out and given to the animals we consume as well.  

    Luckily, Dr. Ed Group is such an expert studying yeasts and fungi, that I trust him to pick the correct probiotics to counter Candida.  

  • *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Always consult your healthcare provider before trying a new supplement or diet.

  • #3 Quicksilver

  • Coming soon!

  • More on Diet & Lifestyle:

    *While I do think supplements are necessary in today's toxic environment, they cannot replace diet and lifestyle.  Here are some of my favorite health books and tips I have come across on my 25 year journey in the natural health world while trying out many things on myself.  Of course, only try what would be appropriate for you while also consulting your healthcare provider.

  • Organic Fruits & Veggies

    A simple diet including fruits, vegetables and green juices can be helpful in a lowering inflammation and increasing emotional resiliency as well as physical health. 

    Keep in mind that diets like this are not sustainable in the long run without a lot of education on how to do them correctly and transition to them slowly, so make sure to check out the mucusless diet books above.

    The hydration offered through the distilled waters of fruits & veggies along with the electrolytes significantly improve all processes in the body since they require water as a medium.

  • Usually, whatever your dietary needs are, the addition of 1 cucumber juice per day can improve hydration and potentially decrease pain, inflammatory symptoms, hot flashes, & even insomnia.

    *Juicing generally shouldn't be done for fruits for beginners, due to blood sugar spikes, so just juice cucumber by itself is enough.  You can add some lemon if you like. 

    *Nothing on this website should be taken as medical advice.  I am simply sharing general education material.  If you have a medical condition that requires medical attention, please consult your doctor or nutritionist/dietitian.

  • Omega Juicers

    I've had an Omega Juicer since 2006 and have used it regularly to make many a cucumber lemon juice, especially before bed.  It's held up impressively without any issues all these years! 

    My model is out of production now, but I wholeheartedly recommend this brand for its longevity as well as the fact that centrifugal juicers preserve the nutrition in juice instead of destroying nutrients in the juicing process.

    Check out these current models available through Omega Juicers here and get 15% off when you enter your email in the pop up box.

  • Water Purifiers

    I have so many water purifiers that I've tried over the years.  These are the ones that have worked best for me: 

  • ROVSUN Water Distiller

    I've had mine for 4 years and happy with it.  

  • Berkey with Alexapure Water Filters

  • Zero Water Filter

  • If you've tried everything to improve your mental and physical health...

    *I would recommend getting your blood glucose and insulin levels checked.  Even if they are in the normal range, you may benefit tremendously from switching to a low inflammation diet and by adjusting your carbohydrate levels (up or down) according to your individual needs.    

    I love Jessie Inchaupse's revolutionary and easy to implement glucose management system that is taking the world by storm.  Check out her books here & her videos on YouTube.  Consult your healthcare practitioner to see if it's right for you:

  • More of My Favorite Nutrition, Health & Detoxification Books

    Ever wonder what books I have on my bookshelves?  Check out the Nutrition books I have here below.  And check out the Somatic Experiencing Books and Nutrition Books I have on those tabs.

  • It's also very important to avoid PUFAs, or Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (mostly found in vegetable oils), as they are behind many chronic health symptoms.

     

  • Emotional Support during Diet Changes

     
    As we heal our brains and bodies, our emotional reactions will get stirred up, as many of us have used foods to numb ourselves from feeling our pains and traumas. 
     
    It can be significantly helpful to engage in emotional support during diet changes.  Somatic Experiencing can be used in conjunction with your healing journey to support emotions that may arise.  
     
    When the blood-brain barrier is inflamed, particles that should not enter our brains pass through, causing emotional and cognitive symptoms.  An anti-inflammatory diet can also significantly help a damaged gut and leaky blood-brain barrier to keep these particles out.
     

  • Taking the Next Step towards Health...

    Healing is possible when we have the right information, protocols and support.  We will recommend books and videos as supplemental learning along with the consultations.
     
    Diet and lifestyle changes can reduce a myriad of physical and emotional symptoms that show up somatically.  
     
    We can guide you with specific steps and troubleshooting along the way, including emotional support.  We will walk this path with you, as we've been there before and found a way out.
     
    Nina has spent 25+ years constantly studying nutrition and sharing it with others.  She wishes to share this depth of knowledge with you and help walk you out of the healing challenge you are currently in.  May you live with ease and joy.  

  • Story: A Guy Falls in a Hole

    There's a great scene in The West Wing in which Josh Lyman, the Deputy Chief of Staff, is struggling with trauma and has the following conversation with Leo McGarry after seeing a therapist who diagnosed him with an eating disorder:

    This guy’s walking down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep, he can’t get out. A doctor passes by, and the guy shouts up, “Hey you, can you help me out?” The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a priest comes along, and the guy shouts up “Father, I’m down in this hole, can you help me out?” The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. “Hey Joe, it’s me, can you help me out?” And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, “Are you stupid? Now we’re both down here.” The friend says, “Yeah, but I’ve been down here before, and I know the way out.” 

  • Emotional Resiliency is Still Dependent on the Physical Health of the Nervous System

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