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05-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Sounds great!

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05-19-2013, 06:23 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

10,000 IUs is safe. 20,000 IUs is generally considered the upper limit. Our skin will make up to 20,000 IUs per day from sun exposure. ...

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05-19-2013, 05:57 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Yes, for maintenance, but I took 12,000 IUs for 6 months to get my levels up.

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05-19-2013, 03:57 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Everyone's different, but the average is 3-6 months, from what I have seen with my clients. Maintenance dosage is generally 1000 IUs per 25 lbs of...

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05-19-2013, 02:52 AM

peril replied to a thread Sprinting Frequency in Primal Blueprint Fitness

The recommendation is once every 7-10 days. A sprint session is a whole body workout so it means what it says. It is a recommendation and you can...

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05-18-2013, 03:40 PM

peril replied to a thread Fats "waste products" and dangers in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Sorry OP, but you pose a bullshit question. Who are they and where is the evidence of what they said? Provide this information and you can get a real...

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05-18-2013, 03:35 PM

peril replied to a thread Next level in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Wine and cheese aren't necessarily your problem. I have 2 glasses (one third of a bottle) of red each night, sometimes more. I have it with cheese...

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05-16-2013, 04:30 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Raising low progesterone? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Vitamin D3 is actually not a vitamin, but a hormone precursor that is essential to Progesterone, etc. production. I got my Progesterone levels up by...

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05-15-2013, 09:46 AM

peril replied to a thread Any potential problems or "loss" of nutrients in this situation? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The problem with juicing isn't loss of nutrients but portion control. Easy to overdo the calories before satiety sets in. Manage the portions and...

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05-14-2013, 03:30 AM

peril replied to a thread Palm Oil Question in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The first red palm oil that I bought here came from Columbia. You might be able to find it

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05-14-2013, 03:06 AM

peril replied to a thread Sun exposure and blood pressure link in Primal Research

Nitric oxide is easy to supplement - bacon isn't a bad start

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05-12-2013, 02:54 AM

peril replied to a thread How Much Do You Walk? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

About 30km per week

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05-11-2013, 06:06 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yup, sleep is key. Here's an article about sleep and Vitamin D: Vitamin D Hormone

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05-11-2013, 05:42 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Honestly, getting advice from a forum is going to be hit or miss. Your hormonal imbalance is likely the culprit. Step one, get your D3 level...

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05-10-2013, 10:40 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yes to eggs Yes to heavy Cream.

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05-09-2013, 08:37 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Juicing to avoid fiber but eat veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I just eat liver and seafood.

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05-09-2013, 06:23 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread The fruit was a bad idea.... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Listening and sending a virtual hug. I am intolerant to fructose, so I need to limit my sugar as well. Not as serious an issue, but I can relate....

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05-09-2013, 08:19 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Confusion over pH, primal eating, and getting alkaline in Mark's Daily Apple Blog Post Topics

I'm with Paleobird on the topic of pH. She is correct. I would suspect either a food intolerance or overall inflammation being the cause. Have...

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05-09-2013, 08:14 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Even More Steak and Eggs: Plus Plants vs. Animals! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been lurking on the steak & eggs thread & just wanted to pop in to mention that you may need to supplement Magensium, as well as the other...

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05-09-2013, 07:26 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Get me off the nuts! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Possibly a Magnesium deficiency. Many folk are deficient. Grains, nuts and seafood are the main food sources. Try 400-600 mg Mag Glycinate...

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05-07-2013, 04:27 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Am I the only one here that doesn't cook? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've got one of those! He's my husband. ;)

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05-07-2013, 09:01 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Very Low Vit D in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Docs generally prescribe D2, which can be poorly converted to D3, the form that the body uses. Great info at Vitamin D | Vitamin D Council |...

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05-06-2013, 06:33 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Moms - separated abdominal muscles? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This book has been recommended to me by several of the moms I know: Lose Your Mummy Tummy: Julie Tupler, Jodie Gould: 9780738209814: Amazon.com:...

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05-04-2013, 08:00 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Grass fed vs Grain fed cattle study. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks for this! I'd seen references made to this study, but never actually read it. Curious about pesticide residue in the cottonseed meal,...

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05-04-2013, 07:16 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread What fats clog the drain? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Don't throw away fat! Eat it (assuming the animal fats are grass-fed, that is.) Use it to scramble eggs. It will keep in the fridge for weeks....

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05-04-2013, 05:52 AM

peril replied to a thread Thick curry sauce in Primal Blueprint Recipes

The essence of a true thick curry sauce is cooking time and attention to the pot. The basis is the vegetables - onion, garlic, ginger - and the...

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