Answering Your Health Questions with Remson | Low Blood Pressure & Sodium, Gut Health, Curing Cancer

Weight Loss Mistakes
One of the most common weight loss mistakes, according to Remsen, is failing to track and calculate daily intake of carbs, fats, and proteins. Weight loss is a mathematical process; monitoring progress with tools like a tape measure can lead to more accurate results.

Perhaps more importantly, many people hold unrealistic expectations about how quickly weight loss should occur. Quick drops in weight often result from a loss of water rather than body fat. Understanding the nature of weight loss can help set realistic goals.

Understanding Water Weight
Water weight gets a bad reputation, but as Remsen explained, it's essential for bodily functions. Hydration has a profound impact on health, affecting everything from blood pressure to cholesterol. Dehydration can lead to a host of ailments, including anxiety and poor sleep. Ensuring adequate water intake while managing electrolytes like potassium is crucial.

Reducing High Cholesterol
Remsen addressed how our bodies use cholesterol. While high cholesterol isn't inherently bad, it becomes problematic alongside other factors like high blood sugar. Adjusting diet by reducing saturated fat intake and increasing healthy fats can help manage cholesterol levels. Furthermore, incorporating regular exercise is beneficial.

Navigating Skin Reactions
Certain foods, including saturated fats found in animal products, can cause metabolic congestion, impacting health and potentially feeding conditions like diabetes. Learning to balance monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fats, particularly from plant-based sources, is vital for maintaining metabolic health.

Answering Listener Questions

• Blood Pressure and Water Intake: While drinking more water can potentially help manage blood pressure, it must be accompanied by a balanced diet and adequate sleep.
• Low Blood Pressure Solutions: Increasing sodium intake may help those suffering from low blood pressure, a condition sometimes observed in raw vegans due to lack of sodium intake.
• Cancer-Fighting Nutrition: There’s a common misconception that sugar feeds cancer. Remsen clarified that the body's primary energy source is glucose, vital for normal functioning. Balancing insulin sensitivity through diet plays a significant role in managing cancer risk rather than simply eliminating sugar.
• Kidney Disease and Juicing: Remsen recommended a combination of lifestyle changes and specific juices—like those from cucumbers and beets—to support kidney health, especially for those with diabetes.

The Grapefruit Debate
A common query was whether grapefruit impacts blood pressure. Remsen clarified that issues mainly arise with grapefruit juice, not fresh grapefruit. While grapefruit can neutralize certain medicines, it’s also a natural blood pressure reducer. As always, it's vital to consult with a healthcare provider when making dietary changes.

Get in Touch with Remson Noir
​Interested in learning more? Remsen can be found under the handle @TribeByNoire on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Visit his website, TribeByNoire.tv, to book a consultation or join his 12-week mentorship program for personalized guidance on fitness and nutrition.

The Good Living Now podcast is grateful for the rich insights Remsen shared. If you have questions or want to hear more detailed discussions, leave a comment, and we'll make sure to bring the answers to you in future posts. Here's to living well and healthily as we step into the new year.