Tag: Keto and Inflammation
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Keto & Perimenopause: The Complete Hormonal Survival Guide 🌙
Perimenopause is having a cultural moment — and for good reason. Brain fog, belly fat, hot flashes, sleep chaos, and joint changes that nobody warned you about. Here’s how keto supports the hormonal transition, what the EDS-perimenopause connection actually means, and why PCOS makes it even more complicated.
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Keto & Gut Health: The Complete Microbiome Guide 🦠
Keto and gut health: does the ketogenic diet help or hurt your microbiome? The complete guide — what the research says, the keto-friendly prebiotic foods you’re probably not eating enough of, how to choose a probiotic, and why the EDS gut connection deserves its own conversation.
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Cortisol & Keto: Why Chronic Stress Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss 🧠
Doing everything right on keto and still not losing weight? Chronic stress and elevated cortisol may be the missing piece. Here’s how the cortisol-belly fat-blood sugar cycle actually works, the honest nuance on keto and cortisol, and 10 evidence-based ways to break the pattern.
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Collagen on Keto: The Complete Guide — Types, Benefits, EDS & Why Your Diet Matters 🦓
Not all collagen is the same — and for keto dieters and the EDS community, the type you choose actually matters. A complete guide to the 5 collagen types, how keto helps and hurts collagen production, the EDS-collagen gene connection, and what to look for in a supplement.
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MTHFR, Folate & EDS: What Every Zebra Needs to Know 🦓
Groundbreaking research from Tulane University suggests that impaired folate processing due to MTHFR gene variants may be a root cause of hypermobile EDS. Here’s what every zebra needs to know — and why L-methylfolate may matter.
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POTS, Keto & Salt: The Connection Every Zebra Needs to Know 🦓
POTS is one of the most common comorbidities of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — and it changes everything about how you need to eat, hydrate, and manage your electrolytes. Here’s the full breakdown of POTS, why salt is literally medicine, and why keto and POTS are a surprisingly powerful combination.
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Non-Scale Victories: The Wins That Matter More Than the Number on the Scale 🏆
The scale is one way to measure progress — but it’s not the only one, and honestly? It’s not even the best one. Here’s a celebration of the real wins — the ones that show up in your everyday life, your body, and your confidence.
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Keto & Sleep: Can Cutting Carbs Actually Help You Sleep Better? 😴
Poor sleep wrecks your mood, your metabolism, your willpower, and your health. Here’s what the research says about how keto affects sleep quality, why blood sugar is the hidden villain in bad sleep, and the practical steps you can take tonight.
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Keto & Mental Health: What the Research Says About Depression, Mood, and Your Brain on Fat 🧠
You can’t drive others around with an empty tank of gas. Mental health is the foundation everything else is built on — and what you eat matters more than most people realize. Here’s the emerging science on keto and depression, mood, and brain health, including two landmark studies from 2026.
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Eating Well with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Why Food Matters More When Mobility Is a Fight 🦓
Living with EDS means navigating chronic pain, limited mobility, and a body that plays by different rules. I know — because it’s my life too. Here’s what I’ve learned about eating well with EDS, why nutrition becomes even more critical when you’re forced into a more sedentary life, and how a low-carb, anti-inflammatory approach has…
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Keto & Menopause: What You Need to Know (This One’s Personal Too) 🔥
Hot flashes, belly fat, brain fog, sleepless nights — menopause is no joke. But here’s what I’ve learned living it: keto has tools that work. Here’s the full breakdown of keto and menopause, including what the research says, why blood sugar is the key, and a special note for women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who may…
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Carnivore vs. Keto: The Complete Comparison Guide 🥩
Carnivore is all over your feed — but is it just keto with the volume turned up, or something completely different? Here’s your no-fluff, side-by-side breakdown of carnivore vs. keto: what they share, where they split, and how to figure out which one actually fits your life.
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Keto vs. Ozempic: Do You Have to Choose? 🤔
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. So where does that leave keto? I’m sharing my honest take on the debate — including why I believe keto wins on the one thing these drugs can’t give you: a life you actually want to live long-term.
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Could Keto Help With Crohn’s Disease? Here’s What You Need to Know
When a close friend asked me if keto could help with her Crohn’s disease, I went looking for answers. What I found was genuinely hopeful — and worth sharing with anyone navigating life with IBD.
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Keto & Electrolytes: The Complete Guide to Staying Balanced and Beating the Keto Flu
Did you know that going keto actually depletes your body’s electrolytes — and that most people have no idea it’s happening? Here’s why it happens, what to do about it, and one medication interaction every keto dieter needs to know.