Wellness from the Inside: Ask Pharmacist Ben Your Burning Questions DWD 6/25/24

This is an interactive session with Pharmacist Ben focused on exploring natural healing strategies through nutritional supplementation. This episode will be question and answer style, so you'll have the opportunity to ask Pharmacist Ben your own questions about using nutrition to improve your health. Ben will discuss the role of various supplements and how they can contribute to the body's natural healing processes.

Pharmacist Ben fielded questions on a health condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and how it relates to blood sugar and digestion.

Pharmacist Ben, believes that most diseases are caused by dirty blood and that the blood is the most important part of the body. When the blood is dirty, it can damage the kidneys and other organs.

Here are the key points from the podcast: FSGS is a kidney disease that can be caused by a variety of factors, including high blood sugar. The best way to treat FSGS is to focus on cleaning the blood by improving digestion. This can be done by eating a healthy diet, eliminating processed foods and sugar, and taking digestive supplements. Ben also recommends fasting as a way to detoxify the body. He believes that a ketogenic diet can be helpful, but it should be low-calorie (1,200-1,500 calories per day).

Here are the key points:

The kidneys filter blood and remove waste products from the body. When the kidneys are damaged, they can't filter blood as effectively. A common cause of kidney damage is high blood sugar. Sugary foods can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys. A leaky gut can also contribute to kidney problems. Leaky gut is a condition where the lining of the intestine becomes damaged, allowing toxins to leak into the bloodstream. There are a number of things that can damage the gut lining, including sugary foods, processed foods, and certain medications. Improving gut health can help to improve kidney health. A healthy diet for the kidneys is low in sugar and processed foods, and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. There are also a number of supplements that can be helpful for kidney health, including digestive enzymes, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Pharmacist Ben discusses a woman who has bruising and body pain, possibly due to connective tissue problems and/or estrogen dominance. The woman is recommended to take a variety of supplements including: Healthy Bone and Joint Pack Digestive Health supplements Ultimate Enzymes True 2 Life Liver Cleanse Healthy Start Pack Ultimate Efas CM Cream or Capsules Hemp FX I26 Nightly Essence Ultimate Microbiome The speaker claims that these supplements will help the woman's body to process fat correctly and reduce inflammation.

A caller asks about a weight loss medication called Ozempic and its side effects.

Ozempic forces the body to process sugar more effectively, leading to weight loss. The speaker claims this weight loss is not ideal because it targets muscle and connective tissue in addition to fat. This can lead to a loose, saggy appearance. The speaker recommends supplements to counteract the negative effects of OIC. These include: Healthy Blood Sugar Pack: to manage blood sugar levels. Healthy Bone and Joint Pack: to build connective tissue and muscle. Healthy Start Pack: contains B vitamins, vitamin C, and zinc which are important for adrenal glands. Zinc FX: zinc is important for blood sugar metabolism and supports the adrenal glands and thyroid. The discussion mentions OzempicFace and OzempicButt. These are informal terms used to describe the sagging skin people experience after losing weight on OIC, especially in the face and buttocks. The speaker claims there is no solution besides surgery.

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