Got acne? Weight gain? Tired all the time? Can't digest certain foods? Hormonal symptoms? Your gut could be the source of your issues, and commonly ...
Blog Post Archive
Below you can find all the posts on the Butter Nutrition blog. But, if you're looking for something more specific, you can choose a category below to better filter your results:
Why You Need To Take Advantage Of Red Light Therapy
My fascination with light therapy began about twelve years ago while studying the work of Dr. Ray Peat. As I studied his work I would frequently find ...
16 Signs of Copper Overload
Balancing copper to prevent copper overload can be a delicate process in today's modern world, especially among high estrogen females. Copper is ...
9 Side Effects of Antibiotics
Have you taken antibiotics? I sure have. But now I avoid them as much as possible because the costs of overuse are just too high. Here's why... 1) ...
The Type of Fiber That Can Help Detox and Drain Your Liver
There's so much information out there about fiber, but the general consensus is it's great for you if you tolerate it well. And this confuses ...
Thyroid Triggers Everyone Ignores
When it comes to low thyroid issues, subclinical or otherwise, it's easy to get caught in the weeds with what to do about it. But going down rabbit ...
What To Do Instead of a Liver Detox
In health, all roads lead to the liver. Your monthly cycle (length, symptoms) is a report card for your liver.Pregnancy is a stress test on your ...
Are we slowly poisoning our pets?
As someone who doesn't have kids, my dog is my family. After working with clients from around the world for over 12+ years in my nutrition practice, ...
12 Signs of Selenium Deficiency
Selenium is an important and powerful mineral that you may not have heard much about. It doesn't get nearly as much attention as b-vitamins, zinc or ...
Two Must-Have Tests for 'Mystery' Symptoms
It's 2024 and you've waited long enough to feel your best. You've tried finding support for your lingering or mystery symptoms through Western ...
What Hair Analysis Testing Reveals: 10 Things Your Hair Can Tell You
When I first tried hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) over seven years ago, I have to admit I was a huge skeptic. While I'm no stranger to losing hair ...
18 Signs Of Vitamin A Toxicity
Vitamin A toxicity (also called Hypervitaminosis A) might be one of the reasons eating "too healthily" might actually make you sick. Do any of these ...
Why Thyroid Problems are Skyrocketing Since Your Grandparent's Day
Did your grandparents have thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism? Mine sure didn't, which is a stark comparison to the millions of Americans ...
16 Signs of Potassium Deficiency
Got potassium? The following signs of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) are clues that you're just not getting enough: Acne Numbness and/or ...
4 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
Have you changed your diet but you are still not losing weight? Today I'm sharing the most common reasons I find that my clients are still not losing ...
14 Signs of Undermethylation
Methylation is complicated, but I'm going to get overly simplistic today to tell you what you need to know about undermethylation. You may have ...
18 Signs of Overmethylation
Methylation is complicated, but I'm going to get overly simplistic today to tell you what you need to know about undermethylation. You may have ...
Think there's NOTHING you can do about varicose veins? Think again!
There is a stigma going around that there is "nothing" you can do for varicose veins. If your mom had them, then they're engraved in your DNA and you're ...
Dangers Of Fluoride
Your most likely encounter with fluoride is probably at the dentist, as fluoride treatments are common in traditional dental practices to prevent tooth ...
The Paleo Diet Review
Although I don't consider Butter Nutrition a Paleo blog, there is a very large overlap in my nutrition philosophy and the popular diet. Please note this ...
10 Things healthy people do differently (hint: it's NOT eating salad)!
What do healthy people have in common? My guess would be the following 10 things! How many of them apply to you? 1) They are "immune" to health ...
17 Signs of Impaired Liver Detox
Your monthly cycle (length, symptoms) is a report card for your liver. Pregnancy is a stress test on your liver. Your gut health is a reflection of ...
Why your grandparents didn't have leaky gut...but you do!
Did your grandparents have chronic gut issues? Mine sure didn't. A stark comparison to the growing epidemic of digestive issues, worsening with every ...
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: Significant Ratios
I've been meaning to write about the significant ratios in hair analysis for some time now, because they are so important, but between working with ...
The Cheat Codes to Sane Weight Loss
If you've ever wondered how to lose weight, I can assure you that you are in exactly the right place. Chances are you're reading this after tireless ...
8 Lab Levels to Check ASAP If You Have Fatigue (hint: it's not a thyroid test)
Fatigue makes life pretty miserable. Routine tasks become overwhelming, stuff you used to enjoy begins to feel like way too much work, and you may get ...
How To Fix Your Gut
One of the most common questions I get from clients and readers alike is "how can I fix my gut?" The answer is anything but simple because it depends ...
2 Stupid Easy Ways to Increase Your Digestion INSTANTLY (almost everyone messes up #1!)
Do you consider yourself to have good digestion? Without it, it's impossible to make any real progress with your nutrition and overall health. ...
Why your ancestors were fertile... but you aren't.
Are you less fertile than your ancestors? With an abundance of "healthy" food, medicine, and healthcare available, shouldn't fertility be on the rise? ...
Why You're Sensitive To Dairy & What To Do About It
Dairy has been both glorified and demonized a lot in the last decade, earning a number of labels including inflammatory, mucus producing, and fattening. ...
WARNING: 6 Supplements Not To Take Without Testing
Supplements make everyone feel better about their diet and nutrition, but here's four situations where supplements can do more harm than good. So ...
6 Reasons your Great Grandparents Didn't NEED to diet (#6 will hit home!)
Did your great grandparents struggle with dieting and the inability to lose weight? Mine sure didn't. A stark comparison to the millions struggling with ...
11 Signs of Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance can be a female's worst nightmare. Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? Such as... Weight gain Hair loss Edema ...
16 Signs of Histamine Intolerance (and WHAT causes it)
High histamine levels can produce a myriad of unpleasant symptoms that highly impact your quality of life. When working with clients, histamine ...
10 Steps to Kissing PMS & Hormonal Imbalance Goodbye for GOOD
Do you have symptoms of PMS or hormonal imbalance mid-cycle (ovulation) and/or the week before your period? An unbalanced ratio of lower progesterone in ...
Can't Poop? Poop Like A Champ With These Constipation Remedies
There's not much worse than not being able to "go" regularly. Constipation not only causes digestive discomfort, but it can also severely impact your ...
Does Anxiety + Depression Start in the Gut?
Western Medicine tells us that depression and anxiety are caused by a 'chemical imbalance.' But what causes that chemical imbalance? Because I'm ...
13 Anxiety Hacks
It seems like everyone is anxious these days. Whether you've struggled with anxiety for your whole life, it's pandemic induced, or it has slowly crept ...
My Morning Routine
I've been getting a lot of emails and messages lately about what I eat and how I optimize my own nutrition, so I thought I'd do something different and ...
DIY Liver Supplements
If you've found yourself in nutritional debt and you need help getting out or you just want to maintain excellent nutrition, then eating liver can help ...