Advocate for Healing – Helping families find the right tools to heal

## Helping families find the right tools to heal

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January 7th, 2016 Lynn

## Welcome to Advocate for Healing.

My name is Lynn Altieri-Need and I have one mission:

> to help families find the tools they need so they can heal

You may find me discussing through podcasts, webinars and blogging: Kids Health 101, Nutrition for Seizures, Stress Hormones and digestion as my main focuses but you’ll see by my testimonials that my training as a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner can help with nearly any symptom or illness that plagues an individual. After all, I don’t treat the symptoms, I support the individual. I don’t “guess”, I “test”. Come visit with me for a complimentary 30 minute consultation and be sure to sign up for updates on the right so you can be “in the know” of the most current knowledge available.

  Womens Hormones

  Nutrition for Seizures

  Kids Health 101 Podcasts on iTunes

  Digestive Supports

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## Learn how to not get sick this year! FREE WEBINAR

January 20th, 2016 Lynn

I’ve recorded my FREE WEBINAR “Learn how to not get the flu (or any other sickness) this year, whether you’ve had the flu shot or not!”.

In my FREE Webinar you’ll learn what steps you can take. This is all FREE information, loaded with invaluable tips that you can start practicing immediately!

Please watch and share. (You’ll want to start the webinar about 1 minute and 49 seconds into it when the webinar actually begins).

This FREE Webinar only requires 30 minutes of your time and may prove to be invaluable!

http://advocateforhealing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AnyMeeting-Recording-1214002.mp4

I’d love to hear your feedback.

Be well,

Lynn

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## “Why diseases don’t exist and what really makes you sick”

January 13th, 2016 Lynn

The title is quoted from Dr. Hyman’s recent blog. Dr. Hyman is a functional medicine doctor and mainstream well-recognized guru in the field of functional medicine. I encourage you to read this particular blog from top to bottom if:

- You are 1 in 2 (yikes!) Americans that experience a chronic illness
- You have been give a name (chronic fatigue syndrome) for your illness, then it’s blamed (it’s because you have chronic fatigue syndrome) for your illness and then it was attempted to be tamed (here’s a medication).
- You don’t have results and are stuck in sickness.

My apologies if this comes across too harsh but the information is necessary.

Please read the blog here

Always in your interest to be well,

Lynn

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## Cauliflower pizza crust- super easy to make GF, Paleo and grain free

January 11th, 2016 Lynn

I recall the days of making cauliflower pizza crust for my son when he was on the ketogenic diet. My family found it surprisingly delicious. At that time the recipe we acquired was a bit more labor intensive. Being the hunter that I am, I found a new-to-me recipe that cuts down the preparation to 10 minutes but do allow 55 minutes for baking time (can’t seem to reduce the baking time yet). Did I mention the total recipe only requires 3 main ingredients?

2 pounds cauliflower florets, riced
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup soft goat cheese (chevre)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
pinch of salt

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400F, then get to work on your crust.

Step 1: Begin by making your cauliflower “rice.”

Simply pulse batches of raw cauliflower florets in a food processor, until a rice-like texture is achieved.

Step 2: Cook & Strain the rice.

Fill a large pot with about an inch of water, and bring it to a boil. Add the “rice” and cover; let it cook for about 4-5 minutes. Drain into a fine-mesh strainer.

Now here comes the secret:

Once you’ve strained the rice, transfer it to a clean, thin dishtowel.

Wrap up the steamed rice in the dishtowel, twist it up, then SQUEEEEEEEZE all the excess moisture out! (Be careful not to burn your hands!)

It’s amazing how much liquid will be released, which will leave you with a nice and dry pizza crust.

Step 3: Make & Shape the dough.

In a large bowl, mix up your strained rice, beaten egg, goat cheese, and spices.

Don’t be afraid to use your hands! You want it very well mixed.

It won’t be like any pizza dough you’ve ever worked with, but don’t worry– it’ll hold together!

Press the dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (It’s important that it’s lined with parchment paper, which is not to be confused with WAX paper– they’re very different!) ON a side note I used a silicone mat.

Keep the dough about 1/3″ thick, and make the edges a little higher for a “crust” effect, if you like.

Step 4: Bake!

Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400F.

It’s that easy and absolutely delicious.

Be well,

Lynn

P.S. I need to spread credit where credit is due: thanks to www.detoxinista.com for this updated recipe.

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## Register for a FREE WEBINAR: Learn how to NOT get the flu this season (whether you’ve had the flu shot or not)

January 10th, 2016 Lynn

Join me in a FREE Webinar and learn how to prevent getting sick with the flu or any other virus or infection running rampant.

We know that the actual flu virus only affects 5% to 20% of the American population. The remainder of spreading results from other viral strains. When affected the average recovery may take up to 20 days.

What you’ll learn:

- It’s not your coworkers or your children that give you the flu
- The triggers that make you vulnerable to get the flu and other infections
- That you don’t have to give up all of your favorite foods to feel great
- You have complete power over your health.

Be sure to register and please share with others.

The date for the webinar is Monday, January 18th at 5:00pm PST I’ll keep it brief but chocked full of tools you can walk away with.

Register by clicking this link.

Helping you find the tools to be well,

Be well,

Lynn

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## Podcast #3- The functional approach to kids health with the F.D.N. Master Reed Davis

January 8th, 2016 Lynn

Come join Reed and I as we discuss the functional diagnostic nutrition approach to helping kids recover from health issues.

Learn why Reed Davis, began practicing nutrition and “labs” with symptomatic individuals as far back as 20 years. He is a pioneer as a practitioner, paving the way for an emerging specialty in functional diagnostic nutrition that merges clinical nutrition and functional medicine.

Reed Davis founded F.D.N.,Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® and has trained over 2,000 practitioners on how to practice with nutrition and labs.

In this interview :

- learn why in F.D.N. we don’t ‘guess’ about systems, we ‘test’.
- learn why Reed believes that good health is a ‘birth right’ and
- the difference between symptoms and the importance of systems
- what we can do as practitioners and as a parents to ensure great health.

Please listen to this podcast as Reed Davis shoots it straight and follow Kids Health 101 on iTunes.

Also please register for updates on future podcasts, blogs and webinars and you’ll receive a FREE EBOOK “10 Truths about Kids Health Parents aren’t told, but need to know”

Best,

Lynn

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## The best functional lab test for complex illnesses

January 6th, 2016 Lynn

I hear so often from my clients that they’ve visited their doctor and that their lab tests are ‘normal’ or that they can’t find anything wrong even though my clients feel like crap (Diagnosis code ‘FLC’!). In the functional world of nutrition we are looking less at symptoms and more at systems. Hormones, the Immune system, digestion, detoxification, and neurotransmitters. We are interested in stress hormones, sex hormones, the integrity of the digestive system, the backbone to energy (your mitochondria), the maximum ability to detoxify, nutritional deficiencies, the absorption of fatty acids, and if there are infections present. It’s a multi-faceted approach targeted at one interest:

> Identifying the internal stressors and what supports need to be put in place.

There is one test that can assess all of the above. It’s referred to as the Organic Acids Test and it measures metabolism and assesses the body’s absorption of key nutrients. It’s been invaluable in the field of biomedical intervention for application with:

Children with autism
Anxiety,
ADD,
Colitis
Digestive Issues
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Neurological Disorders
Seizure disorders
Movement disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimers
Tic Disorders
OCD
Fibromyalgia
and so much more.

The great news is this test can be done in the comfort of your own home, via urine. The kit can be shipped and the results come to me to evaluate and discuss. You can read more about an organic acids test here. Please note, an organic acids test ordered through an allopathic physician does not offer the same detail that a functional organic acid test offers.

If you are experiencing any of the above disorders or want more information please don’t hesitate to contact me. Stay tune for a webinar on this subject.

Be well,

Lynn

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## Are you one of these women?

January 4th, 2016 Lynn

Dr. Sara Gottfried, Harvard trained gynecologist and author of “the Hormone Cure”, conducted a quantitative study among 6000 of her female client base. She deduced that

> 91% of women want more energy,

> 80% want a better sex drive and

> 69% want a better mood.

Are you one of these? If so review my FREE webinar here. Understand that it’s you, it’s your hormones.

Be well,

Lynn

P.S. the one-on-one session seems to be my hot sell. Currently the group session is not being offered. If you are interested in a group session feel free to contact me.

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## Is your immune system ready for the new year?

December 29th, 2015 Lynn

We fear influenza even describing it as an encroaching “season” trending from December through February. Yet, during the flu “season” only 5% to 20% of Americans will actually experience the flu strain. Currently the flu vaccine only protects from three strains and like a toss of a coin, we hope that the vaccine manufacturers selected the best strains to innoculate us with. How can that be when so many students seem to be sick from school and adults seems to transfer sickness like ‘wildfire’? Often times we mistaken another viral or bacterial infection for the “flu strain”. So is the flu shot the best shot at preventing us from getting sick or is there another way?

Whether we ‘catch’ the flu or another virus or bacterial infection depends on the strength of our immune system. Our immune system is designed to ‘protect and defend’ from perceived foreign substances. When it’s overloaded our immune system cannot resist an infection nor can it recover as quickly as we’d like (this is often why an infection can last from 4 days to 2 weeks).

In the functional world we test to identify WHAT the body perceives as foreign substances and then reduces those substances so that the body is not in a hyper-immune-reactive state. These are typically substances that we have control over: the foods we eat, sugar, a healthy digestive system, sleep, exercise. This allows the body to”make room” for infections that we may be exposed to and have no control over. When the immune system is strong, an individual rarely falls ill, regardless of who’s sneezing and coughing in their vicinity. When the immune system is in a constant state of having to “attack and defend” it falls weak and is entirely vulnerable to all that comes its way.

A strong immune system can help ward off not only the flu and other infections but even environmental allergies. These are all tools that I can teach you for life.

Be well in the New Year,

Lynn

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## Balance the holiday festivities with these top 7 “how to’s”

December 22nd, 2015 Lynn

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends. It’s social for adults, families and children and typically involves foods that we may not indulge in on a consistent basis throughout the year but are ever present at every event we attend. So how do you get through the holiday festivities enjoying the foods and drinks but while also keeping your health intact? The largest focus is to not create a total stress load on your body. I often use the bathtub analogy which I won’t go into here. But in essence, keep your tub from overflowing by not over-indulging. For example all of these indulgences in a day may fill your tub to the rim: 3 cookies, eating dairy which you know doesn’t agree with you, a sugary drink which will keep you up half the night, stressed out from last minute holiday shopping and travel, etc. Sound familiar? Here are 7 great how to’s to help keep your tub ‘low’ and help you keep in balance.

1. If it’s a potluck, bring a dish you know that you’ll enjoy and can meet your dietary needs (whatever those needs may be: ie., no dairy, no wheat, no corn, no sugar, etc). For examples, I am strict about abstaining from dairy, so I’ll bring hummus. Or my son needs to eat gluten free, so I’ll be sure to pack gluten free crackers (whether I’m asked to bring a dish or not).
2. Eat the veggies that are offered first. It’s best to fill up on nutrient dense foods before indulging in the “treats” whatever they may be.
3. Try to keep with the real food options. In other words, skip the prepackaged potato salad, fruit/whipped salad, store bought cookies, etc. Eat home made meat skewers, veggies, avocado dips, etc. These items require few ingredients and should be closer to “real”.
4. Stay away from the “treats” table. Place yourself in a different location, as far away as possible.
5. If you are going to indulge (just can’t commit to #4); do so with only one item. Scan the options that are being offered and acknowledge that you will have the chocolate truffle that’s been waving to you from across the room. BUT eat the veggies, meat options and other health “real food” items first.
6. Enjoy a beverage of your choice without sugars. And if you do choose alcohol, try to refrain from sugary additives: fruit juices, syrups, etc. Added sugars create an added toxic load on the liver and may even keep you awake half of the night. Instead, opt for soda water as an additive with lemons or limes.
7. Alternate an alcoholic beverage with water. I love soda water and that becomes my alternative. (I will often bring this to a party as well as that I have this as an option).

Have fun. Enjoy your time with friends and family. And most of all…. be well.

Lynn

P.S. if you have other ideas on how to maintain a healthy balance through the holidays please share. I’d love to hear from you.

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