Ask Dr. B - January 2022

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00:00:05 - There is so much conflicting data with respect to the carnivore and plant-based diets and hybrids of the two. I've researched and read many publications and articles on both that support vehemently their respective benefits. For meat lovers, there are ample evidence oxalates induce cell dysfunction. Without getting into the weeds of each, I have one main question for now: Is there any validity to the insecticidal of plants, like oxalates, which are defense mechanisms that can be toxic to the human body. How do you reconcile that? What is equivalent evidence demonstrating the positive impact of a carnivore diet? By James Lavine

00:08:24 - How can I help my granddaughter with her type 1 diabetes? She wants to be normal. By Wsmith4062

00:12:23 - My hands do not have arthritis in them but have bumps on some joints. All the joints can actually move, but I cannot make a fist. Could these be calcium deposits? Some of the bumps are very sore when you press on them but most are not. It just started with one of my baby finger going straight when I made a fist. But then other fingers on both hands started to get stiffer. By darbytower@gmail.com

00:16:03 - Detox Greens Powder, Alkalize/Acidity. How can I know if I am too alkaline or too acid? I currently take this product - Detox Organics Daily Superfoods Chocolate Detox Shake "Energizing plant-based nutrition that alkalizes, detoxifies & rejuvenates". Do you know of any negative health side effects that might occur from taking a product like this long-term? By Eugene JRL

00:19:25 - How can one be cured of teeth grinding/bruxism? I used a product called M3 Naturals Mouth guard for grinding and clenching teeth. Also, what are the best ways to detoxify the body from plastics, phthalates, pesticides, PCBs, and forever chemicals like PFOAS? Will a far infrared sauna remove these materials from the body? Update from June: I think I may now have cancer in my mouth. I have black lumps/lumps underneath my tongue and a large white patch on my tongue. I also have mercury amalgam fillings. What should I do other than getting my silver fillings removed? I've also had other bumps/lumps in my mouth and material that looks like white slimy dead skin cells inside the walls of my mouth. Certain bumps/lumps seem to get smaller maybe after I detoxify in the sauna. By Eugene JRL

00:25:37 - I don't sleep at night for the joint pain. I continue to go to the chiropractor every other week. The only time I get to sleep is when I take an Advil. I know the dangers but also need sleep from time to time. I don't know what to do. The doctors want to put in a new hip. By SONSHINE

00:30:29 - What modalities do you recommend one use when dealing with chronic pain from an existing issue while making systemic changes to resolve that issue? It's an ongoing mild/dull pain in the colon area. I've completely ditched eating most keto/paleo foods that were largely processed. Following some of the protocols from Dr. Tim O'Shea DC. By James Lavine