Healing Hills Integrative Wellness Ltd.

01/12/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Healing Hills Integrative Wellness has evolved into Revelation Health – your new destination for personalized functional medicine, professional-grade supplements, and advanced wellness therapies! (Facebook would not allow us to keep our page and change our business name 🫤).

To stay connected and continue receiving updates, health tips, and access to our services, please join us on our new page:

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Thank you for being part of our journey so far. We can’t wait to see you on our new page and continue supporting your health and wellness goals!

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01/11/2025

Insulin Resistance and PCOS go hand in hand. Something I deal with in my
Practice every week. I thought I’d share my Functional Medicine approach to PCOS since it has been showing up as a theme lately - maybe a little nudge for me to share my approach:

Identifying and addressing the root causes of the condition rather than just managing symptoms is first & foremost…..

🥑Root Cause Assessment
• Comprehensive Testing:
• Hormonal panels (e.g., fasting insulin, cortisol, testosterone, LH/FSH ratio).
• Blood sugar regulation (fasting insulin, glucose, HbA1c, HOMA-IR).
• Inflammatory markers (CRP, homocysteine).
• Micronutrient status (magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, omega-3s).
• Gut health evaluation (may need to assess stool analysis, food sensitivities).
• Lifestyle Review:
• Stress levels, sleep patterns, physical activity, and dietary habits.
• Environmental Factors:
• Exposure to toxins (e.g., BPA, phthalates) and endocrine disruptors.

🥑 Personalized Nutrition
• Low-Glycemic Diet: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods to stabilize blood sugar and insulin.
• High-fiber vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats (avocado, nuts, seeds).
• Limit refined carbs, sugars, and high-glycemic fruits.
• Anti-inflammatory Foods:
• Turmeric, fatty fish (omega-3s), leafy greens.
• Nutrient Timing:
• Balanced meals to prevent insulin spikes.
• Intermittent Fasting (if appropriate): Short fasting windows may improve insulin sensitivity.

🥑 Targeted Supplements
• For Insulin Resistance:
• Inositol (Myo- & D-Chiro): Improves insulin signaling and reduces androgens.
• Berberine: Enhances glucose metabolism (similar to the Rx drug metformin).
• Chromium & Magnesium: Support glucose regulation.
• Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Improves insulin sensitivity.
• For PCOS Symptoms:
• Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry): Regulates cycles by balancing hormones.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Reduces inflammation and supports hormone health.
• Vitamin D: Often low in PCOS and helps with insulin sensitivity.

🥑 Hormonal Balance
• Support adrenal health (e.g., adaptogens like ashwagandha or rhodiola).
• Address estrogen dominance if present (almost always is - so consider a DUTCH test), may need to consider Rx bioidentical progesterone, and supplements including DIM, & a diet high in cruciferous vegetables.
• Optimize thyroid function (essential for metabolic health!!!!).

🥑 Lifestyle Modifications
• Exercise:
• Resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT-
My favourite), improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic function.
• Stress Management:
• Incorporate mindfulness practices, meditation, or yoga to reduce cortisol.
• Sleep Optimization:
• Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.

🥑 Gut Health
• Address dysbiosis with probiotics and prebiotics when required.
• Eliminate potential food sensitivities or triggers (e.g., dairy, gluten) after testing or guided elimination diets when needed.

🥑 Reduce Environmental Toxins
• Avoid endocrine disruptors like BPA, phthalates, and pesticides.
• Use clean beauty and household product - ensure you have the EWG.org Skin Deep Database app!

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Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments
• Track menstrual cycles, insulin levels, and weight changes.
• Adjust interventions based on lab results outcomes.

01/11/2025

I agree with this man 100%…. get these things out of your diet and you will change your health and your life. 🤍

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01/10/2025

EMF's! If you are not familiar with or want to learn more about the damaging effects of EMFs this article by Dr Bruce Hoffman is a great place to start....

The damage electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can inflict on the human body is very real, and health organizations are only slowly realizing the extent of the problem.

01/07/2025

If you’re not familiar with Dr Dale Bredesen…. It’s time. For years already he’s put turning Alzheimer’s disease around, on the global map. His work is brilliant and is changing the face of neurodegenerative disease before our eyes…. 🙌🏼

01/05/2025

Protein!! 🙌🏼 …..

01/04/2025

I Love Dr Ben Lynch. One of my favourite in the Functional Medicine world. ❤️ He’s the real deal, brilliant, caring, compassionate, sincerely invested in his patients health.

Please find a few mins to read this fantastic article of his… I speak to this every single day in my practice.
Thanks Dr Lynch for your amazing work and informative posts 🙌🏼

Folic acid is biologically inactive and does not exist in nature.

Doctors say “If you don’t have MTHFR, you can take folic acid.”

Wrong

Humans should not use folic acid.

Folic acid must go through a very slow enzyme called DHFR. DHFR is about 5 genes above MTHFR. So it’s not about if you have or don’t have MTHFR.

It’s that you should not consume folic acid because your body can’t process it due to biologically slow DHFR enzyme.

All humans are somewhat Cerebral Folate Deficient if they’re consuming processed foods, drinks and folic acid.

How severe or mild is your cerebral folate deficiency?

You have it if you’re eating processed food and drinks.

It’s not if you have or don’t have cerebral folate deficiency.

It’s how much better would your brain function if you were eating whole foods and healthy drinks avoiding folic acid.

Anxiety and depression are on the spectrum of severity.

Autism is a spectrum.

ADHD is a spectrum.

Learning disabilities are a spectrum.

From the study:
“This study demonstrated that serum 5MTHF (methylfolate) concentration was only 2%–6% of serum total folate during high‐dose FA (folic acid) therapy, which suggests a considerable accumulation of unmetabolized FA that affects 5MTHF transport at the choroid plexus.
We also demonstrated that CSF 5MTHF concentration was approximately 15%–24% of CSF total folate during high‐dose FA therapy, suggesting the presence of unmetabolized FA in the CSF as well. The FA transported into the CSF instead of 5MTHF is biologically inactive and cannot be efficiently metabolized to 5MTHF in the central nervous system because of extremely low DHFR activity in the brain 29 (Figure 1). In addition, FA was reported to inhibit MTHFR, causing pseudo‐MTHFR deficiency syndrome.”

What to do?

Stop eating processed foods and drinks.

Get your brain back.

Tell to start adding Folinic Acid (calcium folinate) to processed foods. Folinic acid is stable, biologically active and supports the brain folate levels.

❤️

01/04/2025

I love Melatonin 💫

Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, plays a critical role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and has significant neuroprotective properties. Its benefits in protecting against neurodegenerative diseases have been increasingly studied, with evidence pointing to multiple mechanisms of action.

Key Neuroprotective Benefits of Melatonin
1. Antioxidant Properties
• Melatonin is a potent scavenger of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), reducing oxidative stress, a major contributor to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
• It stimulates antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase.
2. Anti-inflammatory Effects
• Chronic neuroinflammation is a hallmark of neurodegeneration. Melatonin inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduces the activation of microglia, the brain’s immune cells.
3. Mitochondrial Protection
• Melatonin enhances mitochondrial function by reducing oxidative damage and improving energy production. This is critical in neurodegenerative diseases where mitochondrial dysfunction is prominent.
• It stabilizes mitochondrial membranes, preventing cytochrome c release and subsequent neuronal apoptosis.
4. Reduction of Amyloid-Beta Toxicity
• In Alzheimer’s disease, melatonin has been shown to inhibit the formation of amyloid-beta plaques and reduce their toxicity, protecting neurons from damage.
• It also promotes the clearance of amyloid-beta from the brain.
5. Regulation of Sleep-Wake Cycles
• Disrupted circadian rhythms are linked to neurodegeneration. Melatonin helps normalize these cycles, improving overall brain health and potentially slowing disease progression.
6. Prevention of Tau Hyperphosphorylation
• Melatonin prevents the abnormal phosphorylation of tau proteins, a key feature in Alzheimer’s and other tauopathies.
7. Neurogenesis and Synaptic Plasticity
• Studies suggest that melatonin can enhance neurogenesis and support synaptic plasticity, crucial for learning and memory.

Conditions with Evidence of Benefit
1. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD):
• Reduces amyloid-beta accumulation and tau pathology.
• Improves cognitive function and sleep disturbances in AD patients.
2. Parkinson’s Disease (PD):
• Protects dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.
• Reduces oxidative stress and neuroinflammation associated with PD.
3. Huntington’s Disease (HD):
• Mitigates mitochondrial dysfunction and reduces oxidative stress.
4. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):
• Slows neuronal degeneration by reducing oxidative damage and inflammation.
5. Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):
• Reduces ischemic damage and promotes recovery of neuronal function.

Clinical Considerations
• Dosage: Neuroprotective doses often exceed those used for sleep disorders, typically ranging from 3-20 mg or more, depending on the condition and patient tolerance.
• Timing: Administration should align with circadian rhythms for optimal benefits, often in the evening.
• Safety: Melatonin is generally well-tolerated, but individual responses vary. Long-term use in neurodegenerative conditions appears safe based on current research. 💛

Melatonin can do more than help you sleep.

New research suggests it may play a critical role in brain health by improving mitochondrial function and reducing the oxidative stress that drives Alzheimer’s disease. It even works as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powerhouse.

If you want to learn more about these fascinating new findings, you can find my recent blog post on the subject here: https://drperlmutter.com/melatonin-potential-therapeutic-alzheimers-disease/

01/02/2025

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01/02/2025

I can never say enough about the importance of Vitamin D 🌞…

How extraordinary is that? 🧠

Research study participants with a vitamin D status

01/02/2025

Start the new year off by cutting out some of the toxins that are leaching into your meals every single day ☠️…. These are easy alternatives to switch out your toxic cookware: