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Tulaversity is LIVE!

Tulaversity is LIVE!

For those who have asked how they can work with me, my Tulaversity online program is live. This is a program to help people reset their metabolic health for prevention/reversal of disease. The main focus is on nutrition, exercise, mental health and lifestyle change via educational videos...

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vlmd rounds 44

Tea is full of bioactive molecules that have medicinal properties. What are some of the health effects of tea? Are there differences between green, black and fermented tea? How should you prepare it so that it preserves its healing effects? Learn more about my favorite drink in this...

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vlmd rounds 43

What are the sleep patterns of elite athletes? How does sleep affect our athletic performance? How can we manage our sleep and training schedules? How much sleep do athletes need? How does altitude training impact sleep? What does brainwashing have to do with sleep? If you’re an...

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How to make a face masque with Ginger

Ginger has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A good way to put those effects to use would be to make a face mask Ingredients: Ginger rhizome (root), Manuka or local honey, turmeric (optional) -Pound or grind ginger. You may add turmeric if you like. -Mix with...

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vlmd rounds 42

Ginger has been around for thousands of years as a spice and a medicinal herb in many cultures. Are its touted effects real or wishful thinking? How does ginger impact your brain? What about fat? How should you consume ginger and which forms have more efficacy? Will ginger make you lose...

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vlmd rounds 41

Anxiety is a distressing condition experienced by millions of people worldwide. It is generally treated with counseling and therapy, anti-anxiolytic medications to manage the symptoms and sometimes also antidepressants. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that anxiety is associated...

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vlmd rounds 40

We’ve heard about the benefits of testosterone replacement for men and when we talk about aging and metabolic health, much has been made against estrogen in men. In general, estrogen has been thought of as feminizing in men, and the idea has been to get rid of its effects while...

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vlmd rounds 39

What happens to your body in menopause? Why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to lose it after menopause? What can you do about it? This episode is for everyone who has ever asked me those questions. Learn about what happens to your fat when you hit menopause and how that impacts...

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vlmd rounds 38

Vitamin A metabolites or retinoids are usually thought of as important for the skin and the eye, but metabolism? How do we get Vitamin A in our diet? Is beta-carotene the same as Vitamin A? (NO, but it’s important to know why). How does Vitamin A affect fat tissue? Does Vitamin A...

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