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What are small red skin bumps from?

Mystery skin issues can leave you frustrated. Using a strategic food based approach can clear things up without having to go to the dermatologist.

The day I noticed that I had tiny little red bumps all over my skin (cherry angiomas) is etched in my memory. I thought to myself “This is gross and concerning at the same time. I am pretty sure these are something my grandfather had and they are everywhere…..why????”

Of course I went down the rabbit hole of trying to find out what they could be from, since I personally don't let “genetics” be an excuse for much of anything.

The conclusion? Blood sugar imbalances, NAFLD / liver sluggishness, or possibly mold toxicity. Well dang. 

So not only was my healthy eating and lifestyle seemingly not working, now I was worrying about my liver and the damage that was happening from possible mycotoxins. Awesome.

Fast forward a few months, I was gearing up for knee surgery. My mind was on a swift recovery and figuring out my next moves for detoxing/liver support.

Enter KETOSIS, what I call the “Swiss army knife of dietary approaches.”

It hit me that by getting into ketosis I could address all of my issues without taking a ton of supplements or going on an extreme cleanse. I just had to adjust my diet.

How is this possible? 

 In ketosis, when your body is burning fat as fuel and using ketones for energy, some pretty magical things happen:

  1. Autophagy increases (this is how the body cleans itself up, the “bad” cells eat themselves, literally!!)

  2. Inflammation and blood sugar levels decrease

  3. The liver is freed up to detox more! (it no longer has to constantly regulate your blood sugar and has more mitochondrial energy to detox)

  4. Water is moved out of the body more efficiently, helping open up drainage pathways for more efficient detoxing.

YAAAS! The body has a self-healing, self-cleaning, reverse aging potential that is built in. Not 👏🏻 even👏🏻  kidding👏🏻. 

So now that I have been doing ketosis with carb cycling, I am happy to report that my cherry angiomas are 75% gone!! I give the credit to my commitment to ketosis and fasting. 

Teach me how!

Ketosis allows cells to self-dissolve things like moles, angiomas, milia, skin tags & more

My KetobyCarli class will help you turn your health around,  away from mystery skin issues and disease onset. And the best part is you get to just use the power of FOOD.



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Carli created WELLNESS BY CARLI to combine her love of real food with her knowledge of functional medicine. These article are to share what she has learned to hopefully help you heal and feel your best!

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Ketosis 101 + My Keto Story

Keto 101 + my personal Keto Journey

What is Ketosis?

Ketosis is a metabolic state where the body is burning fat for energy instead of glucose (aka sugar). In order to become “fat adapted” and reach metabolic ketosis, you must lower your intake of carbs drastically and eat mostly fat and moderate amounts of protein.

When you avoid eating carbohydrates (fruit, sweeteners, grains etc), your body begins to break down fat for energy. The liver breaks down the fat into fatty acids and glycerol through a process called beta-oxidation. This process produces ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone).

You can measure the amount of ketones in your blood with a Keto Meter (I use Keto-mojo). Nutritional Ketosis is defined by serum ketone levels that fall between 0.5 to 3.0 mmol.

When broken down, 1 ketone can make 129 ATP (units of energy).

For reference, 1 molecule of glucose can only make 36 units of ATP.

What are the benefits of Ketosis?

Ketosis may not be for everyone, but I have had great success with this approach to eating (I will share more about my story below). The scientific research is extensive and shows that Ketosis can help achieve:

  • Weight loss (increased fat burn)

  • Lower apatite + cravings

  • Improved fertility

  • Blood sugar balance

  • Increased energy

  • Lower cholesterol + blood pressure

  • Improved digestion

  • Detoxification (we hold toxins in our fat cells)

  • Reverse aging (ketosis can help lengthen telomeres)

  • Improved concentration and memory

  • Support against epilepsy and cancer

  • & more

What to expect when trying Keto:

Since your body is going through a complete metabolic shift when entering ketosis, the transition may be uncomfortable at first. Your body is not used to burning fat as fuel, so you may experience some “Keto Flu” type symptoms. These symptoms usually only last a few days up to 2 weeks and include:

  • Fatigue

  • Digestive shifts: bloat, loose stools, constipation, cramps

  • Headaches

  • Lightheadedness

  • Bad breath

  • Intense cravings

  • Sleeping issues

  • Feeling weak

  • Mood swings

Who should avoid Ketosis?

Before starting the ketogenic diet, it’s always best to consult with your physician if you have a history of existing health conditions including diabetes, kidney disease or damage, gallbadder issues, heart problems, or history of battling an eating disorder.

My personal Keto story:

To me the benefits of Ketosis far outweigh the negatives. I also make sure to still enjoy social engagements and cycle my carbs appropriately to be fully enjoying life. The first time I tried ketosis was in 2013. I taught a Keto class at the nutrition practice where I was working and decided to try it for myself. Once I adapted, I was sold. It was the first time since college that I could remember feeling truly fantastic. My energy levels soared, my sleep improved, my cycle regulated and most importantly, the water retention that I was plagued with was finally gone. I used this dietary approach for about a year and it even helped me feel my best for my wedding day. Also, as I mentioned above, Ketosis can drastically improve fertility and I actually wound up getting pregnant 2 months after getting married, without trying to conceive.

Of course, the keto stopped there because I was pregnant. Once my little one arrived I was dealing with a lot of stress of being a depleted first time mom. I had ZERO interest in doing Ketosis again for years. Its worth nothing that it took me much longer to conceive baby #2 not being in Ketosis. Baby #2 was born in Jan 2022. I intentionally took a full year to recover and enjoy postpartum/newborn life. I nourished myself with a pro-metabolic approach and loved it. I was feeling good, but the weight from #2 would not budge and I was also feeling inflamed.

I wound up tearing my meniscus simply getting up off the floor, which likely happened because of the inflammation. So in preparation for a knee surgery, I started doing Keto again to support my recovery. I really believe it helped me bounce back much faster and in the process of healing, the baby weight was finally falling off.

As of now, I have been doing keto again for about 6 weeks and I feel the best I have in a long time. I know this approach is not for everyone, but its truly the most potent food-as-medicine experience I have had personally. My mood is always good, my cycle has re-regulated, my energy is steady, and I finally fit in my pre-baby clothes again.

*There is much more to say on this subject regarding how to do Keto the right way with carb cycling, clean food choices, hydration + electrolytes, supplements, movement etc.

This is why I have launched a LIVE virtual keto class program with weekly Q&A! Be sure to check it out HERE

I also currently work 1:1 with clients in achieving metabolic ketosis in my practice.

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