A diet plan for those who need to lose weight but suffer from Hypothyroidism or Adrenal Issues (such as fatigue). It addresses the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
A diet plan for those who need to lose weight but suffer from Hypothyroidism or Adrenal Issues (such as fatigue). It addresses the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
A diet plan for those who need to lose weight but suffer from Hypothyroidism or Adrenal Issues (such as fatigue). It addresses the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
A diet plan for those who need to lose weight but suffer from Hypothyroidism or Adrenal Issues (such as fatigue). It addresses the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
Directions:
1) Begin
following
the
outlined
plan
2) Watch
the
video
modules
to
learn:
how
to
address
your
individual
concerns,
what
labs
to
run
and
other
important
considerations.
3) If
you
need
personal
one-on-one
attention
consider
joining
the
ME-Lifestylers
Coaching
Group
or
setting
up
an
appointment
at
the
Metabolic
Effect
Clinic.
Brief
Overview:
The
subject
of
thyroid,
adrenal
and
metabolic
health
is
large
and
complex.
There
is
a
reason
even
physicians
struggle
to
manage
these
conditions.
This
program
gives
a
crash
course
in
the
physiology
of
your
metabolism
with
special
emphasis
on
the
way
the
brain
communicates
with
the
thyroid
gland,
adrenal
glands
and
metabolism.
There
is
no
way
to
heal
and
address
this
system
without
this
understanding.
You
will
also
be
given
all
the
information
required
to
make
informed
decisions
about
testing
and
treatment.
As
with
most
Metabolic
Effect
programs,
this
program
provides
a
structured
plan,
but
then
provides
detailed
education
and
resources
for
you
to
flexibly
adjust
to
your
needs
(i.e.
structured
flexibility).
This
document
provides
the
structure.
The
detailed
video
education
and
other
resources
provide
the
flexibility.
The
Plan
Quick
Start
Eat
three
meals
per
day
First
two
meals
should
be
lean
protein
and
non-starchy
vegetable
only
The
easiest
way
to
do
this
is
to
use
20-40g
of
a
hypoallergenic
protein
shake
for
the
first
two
meals.
Mix
in
water,
unsweet
almond
or
coconut
milk
OR
make
a
chicken
and
veggie
stew.
Last
meal
of
the
day
consume
a
normal
meal
of
protein,
vegetables
and
the
entire
days
allotment
of
starch.
Eliminate
all
grains
(except
rice
or
quinoa),
all
nightshades
(tomato,
white
potatoes,
eggplant,
all
peppers),
all
beans/legumes,
soy,
eggs,
peanuts.
Take
daily:
Digestive
enzymes
(with
HCL),
Primal
Defense
Probiotics,
GI
Revive.
(Order
Supplements
here:
http://bit.ly/emersonme)
Follow
this
protocol
for
4-12
weeks
Give
yourself
7-10
for
hunger
to
adjust.
If
after
this
time
you
are
still
hungry
add
in
snacks
of
protein
shakes
or
vegetables.
Engage
in
at
least
3,
but
preferably
more,
rest
&
recovery
activities
per
week
(30-90
minutes
each).
These
include:
sex/physical
affection,
massage,
foam
rolling,
tai
chi,
yoga
(restorative
only),
naps,
hot
baths
(preferably
with
epsom
salt,
sauna,
hot
showers
(preferably
contrast
showers),
slow
walking
(not
power
walking),
time
with
pets,
funny
movies.
Lift
weights
twice
weekly.
4
sets
of
10
reps
of
squat,
chest
press,
back
row,
shoulder
press.
Optionally
you
can
do
the
ME
DVD
workout.
Do
1
hour
or
more
of
slow
leisure
walking
on
all
or
most
days.
The
Plan
In-Depth
Overview
In
order
heal
you
must
address
3
major
areas
of
the
body:
1. The
Nervous
System
2. The
Endocrine
System
(i.e.
hormone
system)
3. The
Immune
System
In
reality,
these
are
really
not
three
separate
systems,
but
one
integrated
system.
In
functional
medicine
we
call
it
the
neuroendocrineimmune
system
To
heal
this
system
the
diet
needs
to
have
the
following
elements:
Provide
enough
nutrition
to
let
the
body
heal
Give
enough
time
between
meals
to
give
the
digestive
system
a
break
Eat
enough
protein
to
maintain
muscle
mass
Time
nutrients
in
a
way
to
help
aid
sleep
Avoid
food
sensitivities
and
allergies
to
help
the
immune
system
be
less
reactive
Provide
support
nutrients,
herbs,
etc
to
help
balance
and
heal
all
systems.
The
3:2:1
Plan
(Nutrition)
The
3:2:1
protocol
is
a
simplistic
model
that
defines
exactly
how
to
eat
and
addresses
the
issues
described
above.
It
goes
like
this:
3=
Eat
three
meals
per
day
2=
Two
of
those
three
meals,
should
be
protein
&
fiber
based.
For
ease
protein
shakes
work
best.
1=
One
of
those
three
meals
should
be
a
regular
meal
consisting
of
3
parts
vegetable,
2
parts
protein
and
1
part
starch
and/or
fat.
This
meal
is
preferably
consumed
at
the
end
of
the
day
to
aid
sleep.
The
trick
is
to
eat
all
of
the
starchy
carbohydrates
at
this
meal.
The
3:2:1
Plan
(Exercise)
Engage
in
at
least
3,
but
preferably
more,
rest
&
recovery
activities
per
week
(30-90
minutes
each).
These
include:
sex/physical
affection,
massage,
foam
rolling,
tai
chi,
yoga
(restorative
only),
naps,
hot
baths
(preferably
with
epsom
salt,
sauna,
hot
showers
(preferably
contrast
showers),
slow
walking
(not
power
walking),
time
with
pets,
funny
movies.
Lift
weights
twice
weekly.
4
sets
of
10
reps
of
squat,
chest
press,
back
row,
shoulder
press.
Do
1
hour
or
more
of
slow
leisure
walking
on
all
or
most
days.
The
Hypoallergenic
Protocol
(4R
gut
restoration)
In
addition
to
the
3:2:1
protocol
above,
it
is
also
a
good
idea
to
follow
an
allergy
elimination
diet.
This
is
especially
important
for
those
with
Hashimotos
thyroid
or
any
other
immune
conditions.
Gut
Associated
Lymphoid
tissue
(GALT)
makes
up
more
than
50%
of
the
immune
system
and
70%
of
the
bodys
antibodies
are
generated
via
this
system.
Research
is
now
becoming
clear
that
digestive
tract
is
the
most
important
component
of
the
immune
system
and
plays
a
central
role
in
metabolic
regulation.
This
is
an
essential
and
hidden
issue
that
must
be
addressed
in
issues
of
thyroid
and
adrenal
dysfunction
and
fatigue.
The
4R
protocol
is
used
to
heal
the
digestive/immune
component
of
the
metabolism.
The
4Rs
are:
Remove-
Remove
any
infectious
agents
or
allergenic
foods
Replace-
Replace
the
bodys
digestive
enzymes
Repopulate-
Repopulate
the
favorable
bacteria
of
the
gut
Repair-
repair
the
leaky
gut
lining
Remove:
There
are
two
components
to
the
remove
phase.
Remove
any
infectious
agents
and
remove
any
foods
that
you
are
reacting
too.
Infectious
agents
would
be
yeast,
H.pylori,
and
other
viral,
fungal,
parasitic
or
bacterial
infections
of
the
gut.
These
issues
should
be
followed
up
with
your
physician.
A
true
diagnosis
should
be
made
and
drug
treatment
may
be
necessary.
If
you
require
help
with
this,
you
can
contact
the
Metabolic
Effect
clinic
(mailto:[email protected]).
Foods
that
are
potential
allergens
and/or
gut
irritants
should
also
be
removed.
These
include
all
grains
(except
rice
&
quinoa),
all
milk
based/dairy
foods,
eggs,
nightshades
(tomato,
white
potatoes,
all
peppers,
eggplant),
soy,
beans/legumes,
and
peanuts.
This
phase
lasts
between
4
&
12
weeks
and
includes
a
challenge
phase
at
the
end
of
the
elimination
phase.
Since
the
reactions
to
these
foods
are
not
true
allergies,
but
rather
often
delayed
food
sensitivities,
it
may
take
up
to
4
days
to
see
any
reactions.
For
those
reasons,
all
food
challenges
should
be
done
with
single
foods
challenged
one
at
a
time
by
having
one
normal
serving
of
the
food
and
then
waiting
for
4
days
before
eating
that
food
or
any
other
potentially
sensitive
food.
If
no
reactions
occur,
than
that
food
can
be
added
back
in.
If
a
reaction
does
occur
eliminate
that
food
from
the
diet.
When
a
reaction
is
complete
for
one
food,
move
on
to
the
next
food.
Possible
food
reactions
might
be:
Sinus
or
ear
infections
(often
with
dairy
foods)
Skin
reactions
like
eczema
or
psoriasis
(often
with
grains)
Acne
(often
with
dairy)
Joint
pains
and
muscle
aches
(often
with
nightshades)
Gas,
bloating,
heartburn
or
other
digestive
complaints
Mood
changes
Fatigue
Development
of
colds,
flus
or
illness.
Replace
Adequate
digestion
of
food
is
essential
to
break
large
food
particles
down
into
smaller
nutrient
components.
This
process
is
important
in
reducing
infections
agents
(bacteria,
viruses,
etc),
allergenic
proteins
and
the
right
environment
for
growth
of
healthy
bacteria.
Digestion
starts
in
the
mouth
with
the
enzyme
amylase
to
break
down
starch.
When
food
arrives
at
the
stomach
hydrochloric
acid
(HCL)
is
then
secreted
to
aid
protein
digestion.
The
food
is
then
passed
into
the
small
intestine.
At
that
point
enzymes
from
the
pancreas
(amylase,
lipase,
protease,
trypsin,
chymotrypsin)
and
bile
from
the
gallbladder
(for
fat
digestions),
are
released.
HCl
production
by
the
stomach
is
critical
at
this
point
because
if
the
food
released
from
the
stomach
into
the
intestines
is
not
acid
enough,
pancreatic
enzyme
secretion
is
lowered
and
healthy
bacterial
populations
in
the
gut
are
negatively
impacted.
Stress
is
a
major
contributor
to
low
enzyme
and
acid
production
by
the
digestive
tract.
Good
digestion
requires
activation
of
the
parasympathetic
nervous
system
(AKA
the
rest
&
digest
system).
Since
stress
turns
on
the
sympathetic
nervous
system
(AKA
the
fight
or
flight
system)
it
interrupts
digestion
by
reducing
enzyme
production
and
release.
During
this
process
you
should
take
a
full
spectrum
digestive
enzyme
that
contains
the
following:
Amylase
Protease
Lipase
Trypsin
Chymotrypsin
HCL
(may
need
to
purchase
separately)
The
product
used
at
the
Metabolic
Effect
Clinic
is
called
Digestzymes.
It
can
be
ordered
directly
from
Designs
For
Health
at
800-FOR-HEAL.
They
will
ask
for
a
doctors
name
(you
can
mention
Dr.
Jade
Teta
or
Metabolic
Effect)
you
can
also
order
online
here
http://bit.ly/emersonme.
Always
check
with
your
own
physician
first
before
instituting
any
new
supplement
or
dietary
habits.
Repopulate
The
digestive
tract
contains
more
bacteria
than
there
are
cells
in
your
body.
These
bacteria
are
symbiotic
to
humans
and
essential
for
the
proper
function
of
our
nervous
system,
hormone
system
and
immune
system.
The
right
types
of
bacteria
provide
many
health
benefits.
These
are
called
probiotics
or
good
bugs
(bug
is
a
phrase
often
used
as
short-hand
for
bacteria).
This
is
one
of
the
most
exciting
areas
of
research
in
natural
health.
Many
things
disrupt
the
delicate
balance
of
good
bugs
in
the
digestive
system.
Some
of
these
things
include:
High
sugar
diets
High
grain
diets
High
fat
diets
Extreme
and/or
chronic
stress
Digestive
infections
Antibiotic
use
(this
may
be
the
primary
trigger
for
many
peoples
issues
and
why
it
is
recommended
probiotics
be
used
for
at
least
3
months
post
antibiotic
use).
To
repopulate
the
digestive
tract
with
good
bacteria
requires
regular
supplementation
with
probiotics.
However,
contrary
to
popular
belief
probiotics
are
not
one
thing,
but
many
things.
It
is
important
to
supplement
with
enough
probiotic,
a
diverse
population
of
probiotics
and
the
right
strains
of
probiotic.
There
are
very
few
good
over
the
counter
probiotic
supplements.
The
one
recommended
in
this
program
is
from
Garden
of
Life
brand
and
is
called
Primal
Defense
HSO
Probiotic
Formula.
Take
1
capsule
or
scoop
with
each
meal.
Primal
Defense
HSO
1capsule
or
scoop
with
each
meal
(order
here
http://bit.ly/emersonme)
Repair
The
repair
phase
consists
of
using
nutrients
and
herbs
that
heal
and
increase
the
protective
barrier
of
the
gut.
The
probiotics
and
enzymes
from
the
replace
and
repopulate
sections
begin
this
process.
In
addition
it
is
suggested
that
three
supplements
are
used
in
this
phase:
GI
Revive
7
capsules
per
day
(add
1
capsule
per
day
until
7
is
reached.
Take
until
bottle
is
gone)
4R
Protocol
Overview:
1) Institute
the
remove,
replace
and
repopulate
phases
at
the
same
time
and
continue
for
at
least
4
weeks
2) Starting
at
week
2,
add
in
the
items
from
the
repair
phase.
3) Follow
the
protocol
for
another
2
to
10
weeks
after
starting
the
repair
phase
(the
longer
the
better)
4) At
the
end
of
the
4R
protocol,
challenge
the
eliminated
foods
by
having
one
dose
of
each
food.
5) Make
sure
the
food
is
challenged
separate
from
any
other
eliminated
foods
6) Eat
the
challenged
food
once,
and
the
return
to
the
4R
diet
for
4
days
waiting
to
note
any
reactions.
7) If
there
are
any
reactions
eliminate
the
food
in
question
indefinitely
(you
can
challenge
again
every
few
months)
8) If
there
are
no
reactions
after
4
days,
challenge
the
next
food
Note,
the
use
of
hypoallergenic
protein
shakes
makes
the
integration
of
the
3:2:1
and
the
4R
super
simple.
Simply
have
one
shake
fro
breakfast,
another
for
lunch
and
then
a
dinner.
This
way
the
dinner
is
the
only
meal
you
need
to
worry
about
food
elimination
with.
Suggested
hypoallergenic
protein
shakes
include:
Isagenix
Dairy
Free.
Purchase
Here:
http://bit.ly/meprotein
Vega
Sport
Protein.
Available
@
Whole
Foods
&
Vitamin
Shoppe.
Plant
Fusion
Any
other
pea,
rice
or
hemp
based
protein
Avoid
whey,
casein,
egg,
or
soy
proteins.
Gut Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut, and Intestinal Epithelial Proliferation in Neurological Disorders Towards The Development of A New Therapeutic Using Amino Acids, Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics