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You’re Not Fat, You’re Inflamed

The Permanent Weight Loss Solution

by Lori & Jonathan Otto and the Health Secret Team

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INTRODUCTION Hi, I’m Lori Otto and I know firsthand how difficult it
can be to find answers to health challenges. I strug-
Does it seem like no matter what you do, your gled for YEARS with a long list of ailments. I was
body can’t shake the extra weight? Or that you gain hypoglycemic, had anemia, digestive allergies (in-
weight for no real reason? cluding IBS, bloating, and pain to the point of being
afraid to eat), respiratory and skin allergies… I had
Trying to lose weight can be a frustrating journey,
adrenal fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and
especially when you’re doing ‘everything right’. And
chronic pain in my joints, shoulders, and back. I was
everyone has an opinion about why you are over-
miserable and desperate.
weight, and what you should do about it!
I could not get better or get pregnant, no matter
what I did. And I almost lost my marriage. Many
days I just wanted to crawl into a hole and give up.

I also experienced years of my body size going up

and down like a roller coaster. Even though I worked
with a fitness trainer for two years, I couldn’t reach
my goals.

But as soon as I resolved my health struggles and

cleared up the inflammation throughout my body
— I reached my fitness goals within two months.

Amazingly, I dropped 4 lbs of weight overnight,

which was inflammation, not fat. So what I was not
able to resolve in two years of working with a pro-
fessional trainer, was finally achieved by healing
with the root cause of my excess weight — the in-
flammation.

Happily, everything changed once I found and used

the natural remedies that could resolve the core
issues underlying my health challenges, so I could
finally reclaim my life. I also recently gave birth to a
Every other month there is a new fad diet with the gorgeous, healthy baby boy!
“key”... and it works for some, but not for you. Or it
I understand how confusing it can be when it comes
works for a while, but it isn’t sustainable because of
to all the conflicting messages about what is healthy
the price of ingredients, your lifestyle, or because
and what is bad for you — especially as it relates to
it’s not actually healthy for you, long term. And isn’t
weight. I deeply understand the desire to find effec-
that what you really want — to feel healthy and vi-
tive, practical solutions so you can heal, and reclaim
brant, and to enjoy the freedom to live your best
YOUR life, too.
life?
I want to thank you for taking the time to download
Achieving optimal health, becoming your strongest,
this eBook, which is part of the groundbreaking
healthiest, most confident self — and learning how
NEW 9 Episode Docuseries, Women’s Health Se-
to maintain that for life. That’s our focus in this eB-
crets, which my husband, Jonathan Otto, and I have
ook.

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 created. In this life-changing docuseries, you will weight...and in fact, you seem to gain even with just
discover the key natural herbs and ingredients that a slice of bread, or a tiny piece of cake. You may
can help you lose weight, reduce inflammation, bal- even find you are mysteriously “allergic” to things
ance blood sugar, decrease insulin resistance, re- that the world tells you is healthy, like tomatoes or
move harmful toxins and parasites from your body, cucumbers.
promote healthy digestion, build up immunity, sup-
port fertility and reproductive (menstrual) health,
boost your energy, improve joint function, reverse
neurodegenerative decline, promote optimal brain
health and so much more.

In this book, we want to share just some of the tips

and lifestyle choices that can lead to a rejuvenated,
happier and healthier you, in both mind and body...
including helping you to release excess weight.

Let’s explore the little-known factors that combine

to make you gain and keep extra weight, and just a
few of the natural solutions you can use to change
that.

YOU’VE BEEN LIED TO

For a precious few people, maintaining a healthy
weight really is a simple matter of calories in, calo-
ries burned (out). You’ve probably heard it all your
life — “Eat within the range of your caloric needs”, Trial and error hasn’t worked. Your doctor isn’t
and you won’t gain weight. Or, if you want to lose much help, and may even try to prescribe you pills,
weight, just “eat fewer calories and burn more” deciding you have “metabolic syndrome” or insulin
through activity and exercise. resistance. If you’ve been on those meds, you know
how much worse they can make you feel.
The hard truth is that concept does not work for
every person’s body. Maybe it does work for you — It would be easy to give up, or think, “Why me?”
you lose inches, but it’s almost impossible to keep
If you think that you are alone or unusual in the
the excess weight off long term — without having to
struggle with weight, you are mistaken. And if you
“forever” be calorie counting with precision. That’s
think it’s your fault, I’ve got good news: it’s not your
exhausting and unrealistic. Not to mention, it takes
fault, and there ARE things you can do to help your
the joy out of eating when you’re hungry and stop-
body do what it’s naturally designed to do — heal
ping when you’re full, which is the way our bodies
itself and maintain a healthy weight.
are supposed to naturally function.
The best part is, you don’t have to “white knuckle”
Maybe you are one of the many women who have
it or starve yourself. It’s not about suffering. All you
tried diligently counting calories, without results. Or
have to do is fully understand the underlying rea-
perhaps you are someone who finds that it almost
sons for the excess weight, and heal those root is-
doesn’t matter what you eat — even tons of fresh
sues.
fruit and vegetables — you can’t seem to shake the

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Before we look at precisely what those root issues tively. In this model, the added risk for breast can-
could be for you, I want to take a minute to look at cer risk jumps to 110%.
why excess weight is such a concern.

THE DANGERS
OF EXCESS WEIGHT
There’s a better reason to want to be at a healthy,
or “optimal weight” than simply achieving an arbi-
trary “number” or a dress size. Being at a healthy
weight definitely feels better, and in all likelihood, it
makes you feel better about yourself, and gives you
the ability to do more, and live better. However, an
even better reason is for your long-term health and
longevity.

People who are overweight and obese have an

increased risk of developing the following health
problems:

 Cancer
 High blood pressure
 Heart disease
 Heart failure Continuing this model, the estimate is that 55
pounds of excess weight causes the risk of heart
 Stroke
disease to jump to 80%, and the risk for both dia-
 Type 2 diabetes betes and breast cancer triples, to more than 300%
 Fatty liver disease for each.

 Kidney disease Alzheimer’s risk is also affected by weight. A Swed-

 Osteoarthritis ish study found that people who were around 30
pounds overweight, who also had high cholesterol
 Sleep apnea
and high blood pressure had a 500% increased risk
 Gout
of developing Alzheimer’s.
Pregnancy problems (high blood sugar, high blood
I don’t know about you, but I find those estimates
pressure, and increased risk for cesarean delivery)
scary.That level of extra risk is far too high for my
According to some medical experts, even just a few liking. Anything that takes away from your ability to
pounds of extra weight can increase the risk of the live a long, healthy life with those you love is some-
top killers — heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. thing to avoid. To me, that makes seeking HEALTH,
the best motivator to get rid of extra pounds.
Some experts calculate that thirty pounds of ex-
tra weight may increase the risk for heart disease, So now that you know why it’s so important to take
stroke, and diabetes by 40, 75, and 100%, respec- your weight seriously… What is the big secret about be-
ing overweight?

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 THE REAL REASON You see, your body must prioritize. If it’s got toxins
to deal with, it must deal with those, first, in order to
YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH protect you. If there are too many toxins to deal with
UNWANTED WEIGHT GAIN at one time, or if there is a “block” in your detoxifica-
tion system barring your body from quickly flushing
Here’s the thing… yes, eating too many unhealthy
these toxins out, your body essentially wraps them
foods is, or can become “bad” for you. It’s simply not
up in a safe little package and stores them as
the best fuel for your body, and it affects how well
fat, to be dealt with at a later time, when it has
your “engine” runs.
more energy.
Likewise, daily consumption of unhealthy, sugary,
It does the same thing if there’s too much sugar
fat-laden, preservative-filled, high-sodium, and
or excess “fuel” to deal with, or if it doesn’t know
over-processed foods doesn’t make it easy for your
“what” to do with something, like the chemicals that
body to process the foods and the accompanying
make up artificial sweeteners. Your body packages
toxins well. It starts to become a burden, as your
the excess and the chemicals, and stores it as fat
body attempts to protect you from the harmful
cells for later processing when there’s more energy.
things you’re eating.
This is a wonderfully efficient system. However, too
In addition, consistent overeating doesn’t give your
often the “later” needed to deal with and remove
body a chance to use all the fuel you are providing.
these little packages of toxins (the fat), never ar-
It’s more than it needs and too much for it to deal
rives!
with all at once.
Many times this occurs because of one thing: in-
Anything that stops your body from being able
flammation. In fact, the biggest barrier to weight
to properly, thoroughly, and completely process
loss and the most common cause of weight gain
your food creates a problem. A backlog, if you will.
is just that — inflammation.

And, unfortunately, more and more stored fat cells

will create yet more inflammation. The beautiful
system designed to protect you or store your fuel
for leaner times (like winter), starts to work against
you.

Between taking in toxins via foods you eat or your

environment, as well as other factors that we’ll dis-
cuss in a moment, it’s actually pretty easy to get to a
state of chronic inflammation. This means that your
body is always dealing with inflammation of some
kind. Modern science is proving what natural med-
icine has always known: inflammation is at the root
of all disease.

Unfortunately, there are a great many ways we can

become inflamed and begin this cycle leading to
chronic inflammation. But first, it’s important you
understand why chronic inflammation is detrimen-
tal to your health.

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You see, when you have an inflammatory response, Here are some things that can cause this no-win sit-
it’s like there’s a fire inside your body, which it has to uation, and put your body in a state of alarm that
deal with immediately. 9-1-1, five-alarm, all stations either leads directly to inflammation or makes it
at the ready, emergency. If your body is always in very hard for your body to cease being in a state of
a state of emergency, it can’t take care of the ba- constant inflammation.
sics, like properly absorbing nutrients, or taking
care of stored fat and getting rid of that waste.
ROOT CAUSES OF
Think of it like cooking a meal — if your frying pan
INFLAMMATION AND
is on fire, you are not as worried about the spilled
carton of milk on the dining table. Your #1 priority WEIGHT STRUGGLES
is putting that fire out.
Food: We’ve discussed it above, but it’s #1 on the
Now imagine as soon as you put that first fire out, list. The food we eat definitely affects inflammato-
another starts. Again, the milk spill is not a priority, ry response. If we eat junk food that is full of what
but now it’s getting a little sticky, and dripping onto our body perceives as toxins (or that truly is toxic,
the carpet. Still not a priority — must put out the like many chemicals!), our immune system will try
fire. The second fire is now smothered, but yet an- to protect us by creating an inflammatory response.
other fire has popped up and it’s even bigger! The
If we eat foods that we are sensitive or allergic to,
spilled milk is becoming insignificant at this point.
our body will also try to protect us with an inflam-
Now a fourth fire… And so it goes with chronic in-
matory response. Intolerances can build up over
flammation.
time, without you even knowing it.
Your body is designed to keep you healthy! But
This is why some people may suddenly find them-
when toxins are present, immunity is compromised,
selves having an intense reaction to foods they pre-
or there is healing to be done from an injury, it’s all
viously never had an issue with. Either the tolerance
hands on deck to take care of that. If you have a vi-
ran out little by little, or other inflammation is taking
rus, your body sends out cells to fight the ‘invaders’.
priority and your body can’t protect you as it has
If you have a cut, your body rushes to heal it and
before — a bigger fire is taking precedence.
quash any germs that may have gotten inside.

In fact, the healing process includes inflammation.

A proper inflammatory response is an important
part of a healthy body. Inflammation itself is not
a bad thing. Problems arise when inflammation
becomes constant. Your body remains in the 9-1-
1 state because its balance (homeostasis) has be-
come compromised.

When your body’s balance is compromised, pro-

cessing foods efficiently not only becomes harder,
it can take a back seat to survival.

Yet, it’s not all about food. There are other things
that can add stress to your body, creating inflam-
mation, or preventing your body from ever being
able to truly ‘put the fire out’.

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 Overweight: As mentioned, fat cells are designed Candida: Your body naturally contains and requires
to be fuel that is used when needed, or to protect the yeast Candida albicans to function. However,
you from things your body can’t deal with right certain conditions can create an overgrowth that
away. Extra fat will mean extra weight. Extra weight can become systemic, and be challenging to elim-
creates inflammation. inate. Candida overgrowth is connected to inflam-
mation in at least two ways:
Several studies around the world have established
that increased weight is directly connected to in- 1. Toxins released during its life cycle (like waste it
creased “systemic” inflammation. The basic science excretes) — the more candida, the more toxins
is that as weight increases, so does the level of C-re- and inflammatory response to them
active protein (CRP) — a chemical marker of inflam-
2. Inflammation in the gut can weaken the gut lin-
mation (immune response).
ing, leading to leaky gut
The opposite has also been proven: losing weight
Leaky Gut: This condition is just what it sounds like:
decreases inflammation. But, as this book explains,
your gut’s integrity has been compromised, and
inflammation can make it very hard to do that!
things are ‘leaking’ through. It’s also known as “in-
However, understanding the relationship between
testinal hyperpermeability”.
weight and inflammation will emphasize how im-
portant it is to do so. Leaky gut is when the lining of your gut has been ei-
ther weakened, or permeated (holes punched in it),
Gut Health: Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine,
allowing pathogens, and even food and food waste
said, “All disease begins in the gut”. More than 2000
particles through it. This creates an inflammatory
years later, he’s been proven correct! Just as science
response. Inflammation can also lead to leaky gut.
now accepts that inflammation is at the root of al-
most all disease, researchers have demonstrated Parasites: As much as you would think that if you
that most inflammation begins with gut health. had parasites you would ‘know’... that’s not always
the case! In fact, these organisms survive off you, so
it’s to their advantage that you never discover them.
Because of this, they can be quite stealthy, and re-
main undetected for decades.

While hard to detect, even with modern testing, par-

asites of all kinds do damage and cause inflamma-
tion. They can also puncture your gut lining, causing
leaky gut. In any case, parasites are both easy to get
and common, but if not eliminated may be contrib-
uting to your chronic inflammation and making it
hard for you to lose weight.

I personally know that the anti-parasite protocol

was an integral part of healing my decades of health
Your gut is a delicate ecosystem, containing trillions mystery and misery.
of microorganisms called microbiota. These micro-
Hormone Imbalance: As a woman, when you read
biota make up your complete community of gut flo-
the word “hormones”, you probably think of estro-
ra, your microbiome. When your microbiome is out
gen and progesterone. These are perceived as the
of balance, so is your health.
two main “female” hormones.

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However, your body has over 50 different hor-
mones, each responsible for playing a part in
your body function. The “balance” — optimal
levels — of these hormones is crucial to health.

As one doctor explains it, “Hormones act like traf-

fic signs and signals by telling your body what to
do and when, and making sure its machinery runs
smoothly and maintains homeostasis, or balance.”

As with just about every other system or aspect

of our body, all of these hormones are designed
to work in harmony. Their synergy is vital to your do with insulin resistance, so can your cortisol re-
health. As well, hormones are created in mul- ceptors.
tiple areas of your body: your brain, pancreas,
gut (microbiome), ovaries — just to name a few! The way it is supposed to work is your body releases
cortisol for a spurt of energy, to handle stress, run
Probably the most important hormones when or fight, then the levels should drop and you calm
it comes to weight loss are insulin and cortisol. down. When the emergency button stays turned
on, and cortisol levels do not fall, it can lead to prob-
Insulin is the hormone that tells your cells how and lems like insomnia, anxiety, heart disease, digestive
when to use sugar, and when to store sugar for lat- problems, weight gain and… inflammation.
er fuel. It stops your blood sugar from getting too According to Dr. Sheldon Cohen, a researcher at
high or too low. Inflammation can cause insulin to Carnegie Mellon University, “Inflammation is partly
stop working as it should. This is called “insulin re- regulated by the hormone cortisol. And when corti-
sistance”. While this is a key factor in Type 2 Diabe- sol is not allowed to serve this function, inflamma-
tes, you can have insulin resistance without being tion can get out of control.”
diabetic, or even prediabetic.
Ultimately, a prolonged or exaggerated stress re-
While inflammation can lead to insulin resistance, sponse perpetuates cortisol dysfunction and wide-
chronic insulin resistance creates more inflamma- spread inflammation. Lowering stress and cortisol
tion and increases the risk of more serious disease. levels is very important to decreasing inflammation,
It also makes it very hard to lose weight. and your overall health.
Cortisol is your “stress” hormone. It’s part of your If you feel you may have insulin resistance, that
‘fight or flight’ response, designed to save your life your cortisol may be too high, or that any of your
in times of peril. It does more than that, though. It hormones are out of balance, getting tested by a
also manages the way your body utilizes carbohy- healthcare professional can be helpful.
drates, fats, and proteins; moderates inflammation,
regulates blood pressure, increases glucose (blood In the next chapter, we mention several ways to
sugar — for fuel), and controls your sleep cycle. support your hormones. We also discuss this in de-
tail in our brand new 9 Episode Docuseries, Wom-
When cortisol levels are too high, your body stays en’s Health Secrets. Be sure to keep an eye on your
on alert. Just like your cells and insulin receptors email for your invitation to the world premiere,
can start to function poorly (or shut off), like they Monday, November 25, 2019 at 8PM EST.

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 Thyroid Problems: Technically a thyroid problem Other things that can contribute to inflamma-
is also a hormone problem. Your thyroid makes tion and weight struggles include nutrient defi-
two main hormones — Triiodothyronine (T3) Thy- ciency, insufficient sleep, free radical damage,
roxine (T4) — and controls your metabolism. This not enough omega-3, chronic stress, a seden-
tiny gland found at the base of your throat works to- tary lifestyle, smoking, sugar, saturated fats,
gether with your pituitary gland and your hypothal- trans fats, excess omega-6, refined carbohy-
amus, and is responsible for many vital functions. In drates, gluten, and artificial sweeteners, like
fact, every cell in your body depends on these hor- aspartame.
mones to regulate your metabolism.

NATURAL SOLUTIONS
FOR WEIGHT LOSS
The overarching goal to resolve barriers to losing
excess weight and preventing its gain is to decrease
and resolve inflammation. Along with this, and most
times part of this process you need to focus on:

 Supporting your hormone balance

 Aiding digestion and absorption
 Boosting energy
 Supporting healthy detoxification pathways
 Enjoying healthy exercise and activity
(movement)
Sometimes your T3 and T4 levels can be too high,  Eliminating toxins (stop consuming, change
which is hyperthyroidism. Too low T3 and T4 is hy- environment, detox protocols)
pothyroidism. The latter is most often connected to
 Doing regular anti-parasite protocols
unexplained and difficult-to-shift weight gain. The
frustrating part of having a slow thyroid is you can Below are some ways you can do all of these things,
test normal, but still be having symptoms. Some and ease your path to achieving and maintaining a
medical experts estimate that 10% of women have healthy weight!
low-level thyroid deficiency, most without being
aware. FOODS
When it comes to diet, the best thing you can do for
A slow metabolism can lead to weight gain, and
your body, whether you want to lose weight or not,
weight gain to more inflammation. Likewise, inflam-
is to stop eating processed foods, and foods full of
mation can cause thyroid dysfunction. Hashimo-
sugars and unhealthy fats.
to’s is an autoimmune disorder where your body
attacks your thyroid. It’s thought to be caused by, There are foods that increase inflammation, and
and creates more inflammation. One of the results foods that combat it. Your body may have specific
of this inflammation is hypothyroidism. Supporting dietary needs, and you may need to detox or get
thyroid health and decreasing inflammation is im- rid of parasites before some food sensitivities will
portant to weight loss and hormone balance as a cease; but in general, here are foods to avoid, and
whole. foods to emphasize in order to beat inflammation.

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FOODS TO AVOID  Ginger

Avoid or limit these foods as much as pos-  Dark chocolate or (non-dutched) cocoa
sible:  Seeds: hemp, chia, flax
 All wheat products (including organic)  Garlic
 Refined carbohydrates (white bread and
pastries)
 French fries and other fried foods
 Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
 Red meat (burgers, steaks)
 Nuts: almonds and walnuts
 Fatty fish: salmon, mackerel, tuna, and
sardines

Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame can actual-
ly SLOW your metabolism. Your body just doesn’t
 Processed meat (hot dogs, sausage) know how to metabolize them. Too much sugar is a
problem, especially if you have diabetes, but at least
 Margarine, shortening, and lard
it’s natural and your body knows how to process it.
 Artificial sweeteners

Anti-inflammatory Foods
 Avocados
 Fermented veggies
 Berries
 Green / white tea
 Cruciferous greens

Case in point, in Women’s Health Secrets we talk

about a woman who switched to diet soda and
gained weight. Nothing else in her diet changed! In
this docuseries we also discuss potential problems
that sugar alcohols can present, as well.

 Broccoli
 Mushrooms
 Turmeric

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 RECIPES
Here are three delicious recipes that work towards
obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight.

INFLAMMATION RELIEF JUICE

Sometimes you just need a little help to get you
back on track on your healing journey. Turmeric
and ginger are great aids in digestion as well as in-
flammation.

Ingredients:
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
 3-inch piece of fresh turmeric root
Around the dinner table or beside the fireplace, this
 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root soup packs some great health benefits. Butternut
 1 lime, peeled squash contains potassium and carotenoids and
can fit into a wide range of meals.
 3 carrots
 1 orange, peeled Instructions:
 2 individual stalks of celery  1 medium butternut squash, peeled and
cubed
Instructions:
 1 small apple, cubed
Add all ingredients to an electric juicer and pour
fresh juice over ice and enjoy. For an extra dose of  1 small onion, diced
omega-3s (and to assist absorption), top with chia  1 garlic clove, minced
or flax seeds, or even a splash of avocado oil.
 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
 2 cups of vegetable stock
 Fresh thyme
 1 tsp turmeric
 Extra virgin olive oil
 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375° F.

Place all the veggies and the apple in a bowl — toss

in fresh thyme, turmeric, and olive oil.

Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden

brown then place roasted vegetables into a blender
with the veggie stock. Blend until smooth.

Add salt and pepper as needed. Top with sautéed

kale and gluten-free bread (optional).

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SWEET POTATO NOODLE BOWL Instructions:
Spiralized sweet potato noodles with sautéed kale, Peel and spiralize sweet potatoes to create “noo-
turmeric, and roasted mushrooms is serious good- dles”.
ness in a bowl loaded with protein and B vitamins.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet, cook onion, turmeric
It also gives you a delicious dose of gut-healthy fiber
and garlic until soft and fragrant — about 3 min-
and soluble fiber, and anti-inflammatory turmeric.
utes.

Add sweet potato noodles and kale to skillet and

sauté to soften. Add veggie stock, coconut aminos,
and beans.

Lower the heat and cover for 10 minutes.

Adjust any seasoning to taste, and serve warm with

fresh cilantro, sautéed mushrooms, avocado, and
sesame seeds.

These are just a taste of the delicious ways you can

help your body to heal inflammation, and promote
a healthy weight and weight loss.

For more information and ideas, tune in with us

for the global premiere of Women’s Health Secrets,
Monday, November 25, 2019 at 8PM EST.

EXERCISES
Ingredients:
Are you one of the women who find exercise does
 Sweet potatoes (spiralized) not help you lose weight? In Women’s Health Se-
crets, we discuss how exercise can actually cause
 1 tbsp olive oil
MORE inflammation… leading to gain. It’s definitely
 ½ tsp organic turmeric not a guarantee of losing weight.
 1 yellow onion, chopped
Oftentimes, we think that being on the elliptical for
 2 cloves garlic, minced an hour or two, going to five exercise classes a day,
 Kale or pounding the pavement running marathons is
the right kind of exercise for weight loss. That’s be-
 1/2 cup of cooked beans (your choice)
cause we get stuck in that calorie-counting mindset.
 1/4 cup of vegetable stock It burns a lot of calories, but if it’s causing inflam-
 Coconut aminos mation in your body you could actually gain weight
 Cilantro from it, which is the opposite of what you’re trying
to do.
 Avocado
 Mushrooms Here are two little-known secrets about exercise:
keeping your heart rate elevated for long periods
 Sesame seeds
actually creates inflammation. Exercising too much

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 compounds inflammation, and doesn’t allow your VITAL SUPPLEMENTS
body to rest and repair.
The following supplements support weight loss on
Instead, you want to do the types of exercise that multiple levels — decreasing inflammation, low-
support your metabolism. For that, one thing that ering cortisol, balancing blood sugars, increasing
is very successful is to focus on HIIT -- “high-inten- insulin efficiency, healing and restoring your gut,
sity interval training” workouts. (Sometimes called eliminating parasites, detoxifying and purifying
“tabata”.) your digestive system and your whole body, and
balancing hormones.

TURMERIC & GINGER

These two spices are the ‘kings’ of anti-inflamma-
tories.

Curcumin is the highly anti-inflammatory extract

that comes from the turmeric root and powder.
Some will use these terms interchangeably, but it’s
important to know the difference. If you are looking
for the most direct medicinal value, you want to use
a really good curcumin extract.

Curcumin possesses powerful anti-inflammato-

ry properties. Just one of the ways it does this is
These types of exercise are ideal for many reasons: by preventing the brain from receiving signals
from NF-kb, a molecule that is central to im-
 They don’t require great lengths of time. Even mune and cellular response.
5-10 minutes is effective.
Curcumin has actually been found to have as
 You can do them at home. You don’t even
much anti-inflammatory effect as several pop-
have to go to a gym.
ular NSAIDs, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and
 You don’t have to run. naproxen, with no side effects.
 You don’t need fancy machines.
This powerful anti-inflammatory has also been
 You can do them even with injuries or shown to restore cortisol balance and return ad-
limitations renal glands to normal function. Studies on mice
 They are unlikely to cause inflammation demonstrate that curcumin decreases the energy
restricting and oxidative effects of stress.
You can even start at five minutes, and work your Curcumin also has extremely high antioxidant
way up to 10-15 minutes, just a few times a week. value, which of course helps your body free it-
Start with one minute, if you have to! self from free radicals that are known to create
Stretching and yoga are also great ways to support inflammation and be part of autoimmune re-
your body with movement, for mobility and de- sponses.
creasing inflammation. A 2015 study showed a twice-daily supplement of
Our new docuseries, Women’s Health Secrets will curcumin increased weight loss (overall fat and bel-
touch on some of these exercises, too. ly fat loss) by up to 5%.

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Curcumin works so effectively as an anti-inflam- and in supplementation, look for a formula that con-
matory due to its supreme antioxidant properties. tains piperine (black pepper extract), or even better,
It is very efficient in helping your body rid itself of BioPerine® — a super form of piperine extract.
cell-damaging free radicals, and in reducing oxida-
tive stress. ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha is a staple in ancient Ayurvedic prac-
That’s noteworthy because antioxidants reduce ox-
tice. It’s known for improving sleep, boosting con-
idative stress, which, in turn, reduces inflammation.
centration, memory, and cognitive function; re-
But there is another spice, that when used together
lieving both stress and anxiety, increasing energy
with turmeric, makes it even more powerful — gin-
levels, and improving concentration.
ger.

Ginger and turmeric are cousins. No surprise then

that this flavorful spice shares several characteris-
tics. For one, ginger has also been a central part of
ancient healing practices for thousands of years.

Also in common with turmeric, ginger is proven to

reduce oxidative stress and has well-known anti-in-
flammatory abilities. In fact, in folk medicine, ginger
has been long-used to treat inflammation and con-
ditions caused by inflammation, like autoimmune
diseases.

Scientists are finding ginger can help inflammatory

conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also,
just like its cousin turmeric, researchers are demon-
strating time and again that ginger can decrease
chronic inflammation. It does this by inhibiting sev- Research has demonstrated that this adaptogen
eral key factors in both the inflammatory and im- has multiple healing properties including possess-
mune processes. Ginger has also been observed to ing anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
decrease the stress hormone, cortisol. anti-tumor properties. Ashwagandha has also been
Not surprisingly, the combination of turmeric (cur- found to have positive influences over endocrine
cumin) and ginger has proven even more powerful and central nervous systems.
than taking either alone. Other health benefits of ashwagandha confirmed
One important thing to note about getting the most through research include:
out of turmeric (curcumin) and ginger — they can  Lowers blood sugar levels
be hard to absorb. That is one reason why in cook-
 Reduces cortisol levels
ing, combining them with healthy oils and fats is
beneficial.  Helps with severe depression
 Supports fertility
Another trick is to harness the power of black pep-
per, which helps absorption and has its own anti-in-  Increases antioxidants
flammatory properties and health benefits. With  Increases muscle mass and strength
cooking it’s easy to add black pepper to your dish,
 Decreases inflammation

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  Helps fight infection These include:
 Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels  Improving heart and cardiovascular health
 Promotes antioxidant activity and reduces and function
free radical damage  Lowering blood pressure (decreasing
 Reduces oxidative stress hypertension)
 Helps induce programmed death of cancer  Balancing blood sugar
cells  Curbing insulin resistance
PRECAUTIONS: People with autoimmune diseases  Regulating metabolism
such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s
 Boosting antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
thyroiditis, and Type 1 diabetes should be cautious
properties
with ashwagandha. Consult your healthcare profes-
sional. Additionally, caution is needed if you are tak-  Supporting bone health
ing medication for thyroid disease, as ashwagandha  Helping rebalance gut flora
may increase thyroid hormone levels in some peo-
 Providing anti-cancer properties
ple — A case where the natural healing that occurs
lowers the need for thyroid supplementation, po-  Reducing fat build-up in the liver
tentially causing an overabundance of thyroid hor-
When compared to lifestyle changes alone, berber-
mones. A natural healthcare practitioner should be
ine was found to be as effective in lowering blood
able to guide you.
sugar levels, lipid levels, and decreasing hyperten-
sion as common-prescribed medications for that
BERBERINE
purpose. The upsides were decreased cost (the
Berberine is a natural chemical that is found in herb is cheaper than common medicines) and lack
some 450 plants, including goldenseal, European of serious side effects.
barberry, and tree turmeric.
A 2008 study demonstrated that berberine com-
bined with cinnamon extract had better “anti-dia-
betic” effects than a leading medicine for people
with elevated blood sugar, or Type 2 diabetes.

In another study, 1 gram of berberine per day

lowered fasting blood sugar by 20% and also im-
proved levels of blood lipids, like cholesterol and
triglycerides.

Other studies suggest berberine helps with weight

loss, and can improve symptoms and markers of
metabolic syndrome.

PRECAUTIONS: Berberine can decrease the speed

the liver breaks down some medications. You
This plant extract has been a staple in Chinese should also take precautions if you are taking medi-
and other traditional medical practices. In recent cations to lower your cholesterol or blood pressure.
decades, berberine has been studied for its many
health benefits.

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DIGESTIVE ENZYMES MIMOSA PUDICA SEED
If you are not digesting and absorbing nutrients,
your body is not getting enough or the right “fuel”
to function well, let alone heal. If your body is deal-
ing with inflammation, it may not be digesting effi-
ciently.

Supplementing with digestive enzymes can reduce

the burden on your digestive organs — the stom-
ach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and small intestine
— by making foods easier to digest. They do this by
helping your body to break down harder-to-digest
proteins, starches, and fats.

Sometimes your body does not produce adequate

amounts of the many enzymes required for proper
digestion. Supplementing with quality enzymes can
correct this.

Signs that you might benefit from taking digestive This plant is also known as the “shy plant” and has
enzymes include the following symptoms: been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thou-
sands of years. It’s been used to treat a wide variety
 Food cravings
of conditions, and research has shown that it has
 Thyroid problems many medicinal properties. Among these, mimosa
 Hormone imbalances pudica holds the following benefits:
 Severe PMS  Antiparasitic
 Acid reflux, heartburn, GERD  Anti-inflammatory
 Bloating  Anti-microbial
 Flatulence  Antipyretic (lowers fever)
 Diarrhea  Antidiarrheal
 Losing hair  Pain relief
 Brain fog  Lowers blood sugar
 Fatigue  Lowers blood pressure
 Joint pain and arthritis  Helps purify blood
 Dull or dry skin  Helps menstrual cramps
 Insomnia  Supports uterine health
 Depression  Supports depression
 Irritability and mood swings  Helps hemorrhoids
 Migraines and headaches  Treats eczema and psoriasis (topically)
 Acts as a diuretic

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  Helps ulcers reduce tumor growths, kills certain cancer cells, and
 Promotes liver healing can help kill the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which
has been connected to stomach ulcers and other
 Assists with detox
digestive ailments.
 Promotes gut (microbiome) health
Extracts of black walnut hull have both antibacteri-
 Helps sciatic nerve regeneration
al and antioxidant properties. In fact, the tannins in
This plant will actually paralyze parasites, so your the hull have been observed to kill Staphylococcus
body can purge them. In fact, two separate studies aureus, Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli.
concluded that mimosa pudica is as effective as the
Other chemical components — such as antioxidants,
leading anti-parasite medication.
polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids, fo-
Mimosa pudica acts as a powerful internal “scrub- late, melatonin, and phytosterols — are thought to
ber”. It will work its way through the intestinal walls, be responsible for black walnut hull demonstrating
pulling out parasites, toxins, heavy metals, biofilms, the ability to prevent and treat several types of con-
and other unwanted elements to provide immune ditions. These include cancer, diabetes, and neuro-
and digestive support. degenerative diseases, chronic constipation, and
hemorrhoids.
This plant was a stand-out component of my healing
protocol, and in getting rid of parasites that were rav- One of black walnut’s most famous medici-
aging my body without me knowing! nal uses is for parasite treatment. Science has
shown it is effective for giardia, ringworm, tape-
Other valuable herbs for removing parasites are worm, pin (thread) worm, and other intestinal
wormwood and black walnut hull (juglone). parasites. In fact, while safe for humans, black
walnut hull is often used as a natural pesticide.
BLACK WALNUT HULL

WORMWOOD
Wormwood is actually a cousin of the daisy family.
As a known, natural antiparasitic herb, it’s common-
ly paired with black walnut hull to eliminate intesti-
nal worms, especially pinworms and roundworms.

Wormwood is also used to treat anorexia, Crohn’s

disease, SIBO, insomnia, anemia, lack of appetite,
flatulence, stomachache, and indigestion. It’s also
antibacterial and antimicrobial, proving effective to
fight Candida overgrowths.

OMEGA-3
Black walnut is a well-known natural medicine. It Omega-3 fatty acids — especially DHA and EPA —
contains high amounts of the phytochemical ju- are essential to health, healing, and longevity. It’s
glone, which has strong antifungal properties that something your body needs to function at the ba-
science has demonstrated to be as powerful as sic level and must be consumed because your body
pharmaceutical antifungal agents (such as clotrim- cannot manufacture it. Sadly, many people are defi-
azole and tolnaftate). Juglone has also been seen to cient in this essential nutrient.

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Fish oil is an excellent source of DHA and EPA. Sci- Here are some important, general facts:
ence has studied and shown that omega-3 helps:
Your gut contains trillions and trillions of organisms
 Decrease inflammation that are not only part of your digestive system but
 Heart health and function contribute to mood, hormone balance, and even
brain function. This environment is called your mi-
 Cardiovascular health and function
crobiome. The organisms are known collectively as
 Protect the heart microbiota.
 Protect your cardiovascular system
The symbiotic balance of these organisms in your
 Brain function and longevity microbiome is essential to overall health, but in par-
 Erectile dysfunction ticular a healthy immune response, and inflamma-
tion.
 Lower Depression, Anxiety & Stress
 Lower cortisol
 Support Mental illness
 Improve Metabolism
 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
 Prevent and support Alzheimer’s
 Prevent and support dementia
 Lower oxidative stress
 Support healthy immunity
 Balance blood sugar
 Prevent tumor proliferation
 Prevent Cancer
 Support hormone balance

Note: During pregnancy and after childbirth women

should be especially aware of the need to consume
enough omega-3. “Probiotics” is the term used for a variety of bene-
ficial bacteria that are essential for a healthy set of
microbiota and microbiome.

Prebiotics are fundamentally food for your micro-

biota. They often come in the form of soluble fiber
PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS
and resistant starches that encourage a healthy bal-
Hopefully, you are already aware of the importance
ance in your microbiome, by feeding the probiotics.
that probiotics and prebiotics play in your quest to
heal your gut (microbiome). In addition, these build- While many people know that getting good probi-
ing blocks for a balanced gut and diversity in gut otics is important, they often overlook the value of
flora can help naturally support you in healing au- prebiotics. Optimal health is achieved with a bal-
toimmune disease, inflammation, depression, anxi- ance of both.
ety, hormone balance, and more.

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 Why is this balance of probiotics and prebiotics so Researchers have observed that Alzheimer’s pa-
vital? There are so many answers to that question! tients frequently demonstrate unhealthy microbio-
ta patterns.
However, in the context of autoimmune disease
and inflammation, here are just a few ways a bal- As long as 100 years ago, doctors believed an un-
anced microbiome can help: healthy gut led to chronic infection, stress, and in-
flammation.

A 2015 study showed Lactobacillus acidophilus could

reduce gut inflammation. Probiotics are known to
quicken healing in gastrointestinal infections, as
well as the cold or flu, decrease blood pressure, pro-
vide relief from ulcerative colitis, IBS, and Crohn’s
disease.

The Arthritis Foundation list probiotics as “crucial”

to both health and supporting a life with arthritis.

We really could go on for pages and pages about

both probiotics and prebiotics. Afterall, “probiotic”
means “for life”, or “pro” life. Keeping your microbi-
ome filled with happy, and balanced microbiota is
the foundation of all healing.

So how do you do that?

The easiest and surest way to keep your microbi-

ome happy is to eat a healthy, diverse and high fiber
diet. But if you are out of balance, you may have to
increase the balance of ‘good’ bacteria.
70% of your immune cells are found in your micro-
biome. In fact, experts recommend daily supplementation
with really good prebiotics and probiotics.
Your microbiota are at the core of immune re-
sponse, and thus any deviation from a healthy re- One challenge consumers face is that most probi-
sponse, such as in the case of autoimmune disease. otics sold in foods come from dairy, which is often
a trigger for yet more inflammation and/or autoim-
A gut that is not functioning optimally may not ab-
mune issues. These types of foods are also noto-
sorb Vitamin K, or other vital nutrients.
rious for having far fewer probiotics in them than
An inflamed gut often leads to gut permeability, or advertised.
“leaky gut”, now thought to be at the root of several
Unfortunately the same applies to many store-
autoimmune diseases.
bought probiotics, as well. Even with the more ex-
Your gut has been found to directly influence anxi- pensive, refrigerated probiotics, you have no way of
ety levels. knowing how many live bacteria are present, simply
because there are so many environmental factors
Both probiotics and prebiotics help reduce cortisol. in transit, storage and stocking shelves that can
compromise (or completely kill) them!

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A plant-based probiotic is more stable and doesn’t As we’ve discussed previously, optimum health
need refrigeration. comes from balance, and absorption is the key. You
can eat the most nutritious diet in the world but un-
You’ll be looking for a variety of organisms, includ-
less your cells can use the nutrients, it is somewhat
ing: Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei,
self-defeating.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, marine polysaccharides,
fructooligosaccharide (FOS), and Bifidobacterium lac-
tis.

Prebiotics are much more stable. They easily sur-

vive the long journey from your mouth to your in-
testines. Probiotics are more of a challenge in this
way, so finding a formula that has a high number
of bacteria (often called CFUs, for Colony Forming
Units) and that offers some kind of capsule protec-
tion is ideal. The number of CFUs will ensure you
get the most ‘soldiers in the field’ as it were, and
a capsule that has a shielding that will allow it to
travel to your gut will make sure they arrive ready
to make a home in your microbiome.

Get your microbiota in balance, keep them happy

and healthy with continued supplementation and a
top-notch diet, and you can witness the antianxiety,
antistress, autoimmune and inflammation support
and more yourself.

FULVICS (FULVIC AND HUMIC ACID)

Fulvic and humic acids are electrolytes created Fulvics assists the body in absorbing nutrients into
by microorganisms in the soil or aquatic environ- the cells, even determining which minerals to assim-
ments, that enable nutrients and minerals to be ilate, and which not, for optimum cellular balance.
assimilated by plants. They are water soluble, and Several degenerative diseases have been paired
function in all pH conditions, namely: acidic, neutral with silica deficiency. Fulvic acid has the ability to
and alkaline. easily dissolve silica, being an excellent catalyst for
As an electrolyte, fulvics have the ability to bal- cells to absorb this nutrient.
ance and energize biological matter. Studies have In some ways, fulvics are a form of probiotic and
demonstrated that electrolytes, as conductors of prebiotic in one, in that they promote a healthy gut
electricity, have the power to restore life. In con- balance. They do this in several ways.
trast, as we grow older, our own biological electric
potential decreases. Some experts believe that Fulvics are powerful antioxidants that rid your body
when we harness the power of fulvics we restore of oxidative stress that comes from free radicals.
balance to cell life, the electrical potential returns,
Fulvics are not just antioxidants, they are free radi-
in turn prolonging the life of the cells and the organ-
cal scavengers that protect your cells from the dam-
ism they reside in.
age of free radicals.

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 They are a source of detoxifying enzymes called su- FINAL WORDS
peroxide dismutases (SODs)
The single best tip I can share with you for perma-
Oxidative stress from free radicals is indicative of nent weight loss: Be kind to yourself.
several autoimmune diseases, and also Alzheimer’s,
in particular.

Good nutrition helps inflammation, and helps your

gut stay healthy. Fulvics help your body absorb
the right nutrients and even assist cells in knowing
which and what level of nutrients are needed.

Fulvics dissolve silica, an essential nutrient that also

binds toxins and helps remove them from the body.

In general, fulvics are chelators, binding toxic met-

als and ushering them out of your body and harm’s
way.

Fulvics help prevent leaky gut by way of stopping

gut permeability. This, in turn, helps to detoxify
If, like millions of women, you’ve spent years dieting
your body, decrease immune response and lower
to lose weight...STOP. Diets don’t work. Focus on
inflammation. Leaky gut has been associated as a
making your body healthy, not skinny.
foundation of autoimmune disease.
Start with a ‘clean slate’ by detoxing your body and
Fulvics can also help with Alzheimer’s. Nearly all ex-
eliminating anything that could be slowing down
perts agree inflammation is a key component to this
your metabolism. Flush out the heavy metals,
condition. Fulvics have been seen to not only pre-
parasites, and other accumulated wastes slow-
vent the plaques and tangles associated with this
ing down your system.
devastating disease but to actually untangle them.
Then, start eating whole foods and cutting out pro-
It’s clear that fulvics are beneficial for overall health,
cessed foods laden with fat and sugar.
as well as being great allies in supporting healing
inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and your gut. Remember, this is a process. There are no ‘magic di-
ets’ that will suddenly make you thin. But there are
Other very valuable and effective natural supple-
real, effective, and permanent solutions to regain-
ments for women to consider are:
ing your health, such as those that we’ve discussed
 Rhodiola here.
 Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
For more in-depth information on permanent
 Vitamin D3 weight loss, curbing inflammation and natural solu-
 Cordyceps (Glutathione) tions for all other top concerns for women, don’t
 Dandelion Root miss our brand new, groundbreaking 9 Episode Do-
 White Mulberry cuseries, Women’s Health Secrets.

 Triphala Find out more at:

 Yucca root www.womenshealthvideoseries.com
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ABOUT LORI & JONATHAN OTTO
Lori Otto is a natural medicine advocate and inves-
tigative journalist who, along with her husband Jon-
athan, has traveled around the world uncovering
little-known natural health secrets from renowned
doctors, researchers, and health experts.

For many years, Lori was in a losing battle with her

body. Nothing worked. No medicine helped. Doctors
could not heal her and said much of it was “in her
head”. By turning to natural remedies and supple-
ments, she successfully overcame hypoglycemia, ane-
mia, digestive allergies — including IBS, bloating, and
pain to the point of being afraid to eat — significant
respiratory and skin allergies, adrenal fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain, and was able to cease her prescrip-
tions for anxiety and depression. Lori credits this dramatic healing to a foundational anti-parasitic detox com-
bined with gut healing and restoration that allowed her renewed intake of healthy nutrients to be absorbed
properly.

Before her own severe health issues were corrected, she was a devotee of standard medical care and, in her
own words was “very skeptical” towards natural medicine. Through her travels and her husband’s earlier work,
she observed countless testimonials of healing success achieved through natural remedies. “I could no longer
deny the power behind natural medicine and its incredible results.”

Lori had struggled to get pregnant but is now the proud mother of a healthy baby boy, Asher. Throughout her
healing journey, she studied all she could about pregnancy and labor, and this learning experience inspired
her to create the groundbreaking 9 Episode Docuseries, Women’s Health Secrets. Her goal is to educate and
empower other women, offering them hope and healing.

Jonathan Otto is an investigative journalist, humanitarian, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. His
life narrative is characterized by his unceasing desire to uncover truth and alleviate suffering in the world. He
volunteers his own time overseas, especially in Africa where he has sometimes faced life-threatening situa-
tions, and for which he continually draws finances from his own pocket, whenever necessary.

Jonathan has turned his attention to seeking truth and exposing error in the areas of health and wellness.
This has led him to create and collaborate as an editor and producer on many health films and projects, such
as the docuseries, The Truth About Cancer and The Truth About Vaccines with Ty Bollinger, and Diet Against Dis-
ease with Dr. Joseph Mercola

In recent years, Jonathan has created and produced his own self-hosted docuseries, Depression, Anxiety &
Dementia Secrets, Autoimmune Secrets, and Natural Medicine Secrets. These docuseries represent his unceasing
global quest to find truth, gathering stories and protocols from world-renowned health experts and their
patients.

It’s been Jonathan’s supreme pleasure to collaborate with and support his beautiful wife, and mother of their
young son, Lori Otto.

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