S2E7: Oxalates and Your Health...Featuring Sally K. Norton, MPH, Ivy-League Nutritionist

In this episode we feature a special guest, Sally K. Norton, MPH, The Ivy-League Nutritionist. Author of the books "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better" and "Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods".
(‪@sknorton‬ sallyknorton.com )
In our episode we dive into how Sally began her journey to becoming an expert in the world of Oxalates and their role in human health. We touch on why in the medical world, aside from kidney stones, there is very little discussion and awareness to the extent that oxalates impact and are the cause of a variety of symptoms. Unfortunately, for many they never become aware that oxalates are the cause of their symptoms are often are given treatment to reduce the symptoms of a bigger problem. From gut issues, joint issues, fibromyalgia, fatigue...oxalates can be playing a huge factor behind some very common conditions.
We discuss the sources of oxalates and where they come from and how due to changes in dietary trends how we may be increasing our exposure and consumption that is ultimately leading to more and more problems with oxalates.
We share some information on our current patients and their stories and how improving their oxalate overload has improved their chronic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis like pain, stubborn weight gain and much more.
Lastly, we discuss the other impacts to oxalate issues aside from dietary consumption that can lead to accumulation and ultimately health issues.
We hope you enjoy our interview and discussion with @sknorton as much as we did and look forward to having her on our show again to further discuss the world of oxalates and their impact on human health and chronic disease.
We encourage you to like, share and help us spread this valuable information if you know someone struggling with chronic health issues.
Be sure to check out sallyknorton.com and her amazing book that is a tremendous resource to our patients base..."Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better".

[@anitaitisanita8549]

Sally's "Data Companion" I bought, downloaded and haven't closed it on my computer since It's invaluable, I can't loose it. I read her Toxic Super Foods 9 months ago. Game changer- at age 70? who expected? After throwing out all her identified Toxic foods in my pantry, fridge, and freezer I'm this month starting to experience some changes recently. Like my eyes clearing oxalates, forgot she mentioned this often happens.

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

This is awesome to hear. 70 years young and seeing great health benefits. This makes me very happy to see. Often people use age to write off the possibility of health change and improvement and so often the case that there is room for improvement and the body to heal. Again thank you for sharing your story!

[@pattidugo9583]

Thank you for this interesting interview! I love Sally Norton ♥️ I have been carnivore for 1 yr as of June 19, 2024!! Will never go back! I added cottage cheese & berries, coffee with HWC and been the same weight for a yr, lost 30 lbs from April-June 2023 and kept it off. So many good things have happened for me not to go back to even keto!

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

I really appreciate your kind feed back about our interview. I really enjoyed our interview with Sally and hope to do a second one in the coming months. I love hearing your positive responses. If there are any topics that you would like covered in future interviews please be sure to let us know. We love empowering our community through education and if it helps 1 person it is absolutely worth it!

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

We appreciate all your comments and feedback! Thank you

[@christinabrown706]

Matthew my head felt too heavy for my neck, I was in constant pain. Even walking caused more issues because of every step was impact. I nearly ended my life because it was so debilitating. I would suffer migraines. My chiropractor kept on telling me to go Carnivore, he said it was all caused by my food - it took me 5 years to believe him. Now 5 years Carnivore and I am totally fine now - I feel as though my skeletal has got stronger. Also my knees would pop like bubble wrap - this now is leaving my body.

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

Christina, I really appreciate you sharing this story. I am sorry you had these debilitating symptoms for years but I am very thankful to hear about your health transformation. Again, thank you for sharing your story and experience with us!

[@---RON----]

Excellent info, thanks

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SharonSummerford]

Thank you. blessings.

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

You are so welcome

[@s.lachhab]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 Really hepfull 🙏

[@dinomiles7999]

It's hard to live healthy , these days 21st century, when we have LOST control of what is effecting our biological chemistry 😢. 5g , 10g , 12 g, . We now are living in a microwave atmosphere 😢. ❤. Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR ❤! Decentralization Don't die, we are coming. ❤

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

Agree, there are a lot more variables to navigate through and to consider beyond food these days. 80 K chemicals created and yet only 25 % tested and then have to consider the checks and balances behind the testing. All we can do is be aware, make informed choices and do the best that we can to minimize burden on our bodies systems.

[@jeljel4037]

I have followed Sally's recommendations for 9 months now and while initially I felt some improvement, the past 6 months have been horrible. So much pain in my body I find it hard to cope and wonder if I will ever get better. I am 66 so I have a lot of accumulated ox, but I wonder if I have something else wrong. All my tests with blood, neurology, BP, sugar, MRI, etc. are normal. ????

[@healthwealthandtheultimate2269]

Hi, we appreciate your response. I am sorry you are in so much pain. Can you tell me more on some of the specific labs you have had run? Where is the pain located and distributed? Anything that makes it worse? This is not medical advice but if we can help point you in a direction then we would love to help. Yes oxalates and their dumping can cause pain but there are lots of other potentials.

[@jeljel4037]

I began lo ox to heal my leg. Intense calf muscle pain. But I have developed terrible stiffness in the leg since being lo ox. Difficult mobility, rest doesn't help it, just hurts every moment I am awake. So much pt, no help. Rx no help. Blood work normal. MRI of knee, leg and lower back. They thought maybe it was my back, went to pain clinic, multiple injections no help. I think it is scar tissue build up from constant strains when I flex the leg. Developed arthritis symptoms too in hands, elbows, toes. Too numerous to state here.

[@mrazik131]

@@jeljel4037I have had also intense calf under the knee area it’s hard to walk. Hurts a lot I have to elevate d foot. When this started on low ox diet it is oxalate dumping as I call it. I have to do Epsom salts bath and take extra calcium citrate this calcium triggers dumping and also helps with easeing d pain. Playing with dosage is individual. Then I have like250 mg vitamin C to bring more oxalates to ease d dumping.

[@dorsetboronia6744]

@@jeljel4037 Carnivore wol. Dr Ken Berry, And Dr Anthony Chaffee.

[@wanasong5611]

I found that 'helping' my Lymphatic System to move helps with the pain and mobility. Look up The Body Garage out here and how to do Lympahtic Massage on yourself. 😘🙏 Hope this helps on your Journey to understanding your body better.

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

Matthew briefly mentioned "over eat animal foods " - sorry, that's an ideology .

[@kathyjohnston3971]

This is hard to digest. Hard to believe we can only eat meat. I am just not getting this.