Deidre Bentley BCFMP

Deidre Bentley BCFMP AANWP Board Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and ANA Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist. Educational needs at your service.

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https://l.bttr.to/KgShK Deidre Bentley is a registered nurse with extensive experience in acute care, hospice, and nursing management. Since beginning her nursing career in 2018, she has cultivated a reputation for compassionate care, strong clinical judgment, and a deep commitment to patient advocacy across diverse healthcare settings. Deidre’s passion for met

abolic health began in 2022 when her husband was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Witnessing his remarkable improvement—and complete discontinuation of oral hypoglycemic medication within just six days of a diet change—profoundly reshaped her understanding of chronic disease management. Seeing firsthand that a condition long considered progressive could be brought into a state of normalcy through nutrition alone sparked her dedication to learning more and she then dove into the research. Driven by this transformative experience, Deidre earned her certification in ketogenic nutrition in 2024. Since then, she has become a strong advocate for empowering individuals with education about metabolic health, nutritional interventions, and sustainable lifestyle change. Although she values the skills and experiences she has gained in the hospital setting, Deidre also recognized the moral injury that can arise within traditional healthcare systems—especially when treatments may not align with the most current research on diet, medications, or interventions for healing. In 2025, Deidre completed her Master of Science in Nursing. After which, she made the intentional decision to not pursue her original goal of Family Nurse Practitioner and instead followed a path more aligned with her growing passion: functional medicine. She is now committed to practicing in a way that addresses whole-person wellness and focuses on uncovering the underlying drivers of chronic illness ultimately helping people heal. Today, Deidre brings together her clinical experience, her advanced education, and her certification in ketogenic nutrition to support individuals seeking lasting, holistic health transformations. She is deeply passionate about helping people reclaim their wellbeing and is excited to continue expanding her impact as a functional medicine practitioner.

08/05/2026

Cyclosporiasis Parasite Infection Educational RESEARCH...

•Green tea extract (specifically the polyphenol EGCG), along with certain isolated compounds found in
•Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua).
These botanicals have demonstrated the ability to inhibit the exact same enzyme that Bactrim (the prescription usually ordered) targets.

• Neem (Azadirachta indica): Often paired with wormwood in anti-parasitic protocols due to its traditional use in blocking the replication cycles of intracellular pathogens like malaria.

According to research, these herbs would need to be enhanced to become stronger and last longer for this specific type of parasite infection due to its ability to burrow into cells and breakdown the intestinal lining (which can be detrimental).

∆ Black Pepper Extract (Piperine): Piperine is the gold standard natural bioenhancer. It temporarily slows down glucuronidation (the liver process that flushes out EGCG), significantly boosting how much EGCG makes it into the bodys system.

∆ Vitamin C & Fish Oil: Research indicates that pairing green tea with Vitamin C or healthy fats like fish oil stabilizes EGCG in the digestive tract, allowing a much higher concentration to be absorbed into intestinal cells.

∆ Sulforaphane (Broccoli Seed Extract): While EGCG and sweet wormwood target the enzyme DHFR, sulforaphane naturally influences cellular detoxification and cellular stress pathways. Combining them forces a pathogen to fight on two metabolic fronts simultaneously.

∆ Curcumin (Turmeric): Curcumin has broad antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In laboratory studies, combining EGCG with curcumin creates a synergistic effect, as they hit overlapping cellular targets, making it much harder for stubborn organisms to replicate.

∆ Grapefruit Seed Extract (or Grapefruit Juice): Grapefruit is a potent, natural inhibitor of the CYP3A4 liver enzyme. By temporarily slowing down this enzyme, grapefruit keeps the active components of sweet wormwood circulating in the body at a higher concentration for a longer period of time.

✓ Using Liposomal Delivery Forms: Utilizing liposomal or nano-emulsified versions of these herbs (such as nano-curcumin or liposomal botanical blends) bypasses standard digestive degradation, allowing the active compounds to absorb directly into the bloodstream and reach tissue cells.

✓Hydration is imperitive no matter what is used:
If someone is having multiple stools or vomiting they are at a very high risk of volume depletion dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Is highly important to drink enough water and electrolytes to replace the fluids that are lost.

*******BE - AWARE*******
I am not an MD & this is not a prescription. The information in the post is to be used for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or as a treatment. Please contact your Doctor if you think you have Cyclosporiasis infection, or have chronic vomiting or diarrhea.
*******BE - AWARE*******

08/05/2026

FYI I just learned this!

Samaritan Ministries insurance covers functional medicine visits!!

It makes a difference!
07/20/2026

It makes a difference!

STUDIES THAT SHOW BIOPSIES CAN SPREAD CANCERhttps://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16020317https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.1...
07/18/2026

STUDIES THAT SHOW BIOPSIES CAN SPREAD CANCER

https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16020317

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101330

https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/77245199

https://doi.org/10.4103/2231-0762.129446

https://doi.org/10.21037/tcr-24-529

Purpose: Many women fear that breast needle biopsies increase the risk of cancer spread. The purpose of this review article is to discuss the breast cancer literature regarding the risk of needle-biopsy-induced cancer cell displacement and its impact on local and regional recurrence and breast cance...

I love being Metabolically Healthy!!! Want to learn how? I offer classes. No gimmicks, just hard evidence and I practice...
07/17/2026

I love being Metabolically Healthy!!! Want to learn how? I offer classes. No gimmicks, just hard evidence and I practice what I teach!

Book a free introductory call here
https://l.bttr.to/KgShK

07/10/2026
07/10/2026

⭐ INSULIN:
THE SILENT HORMONE NOBODY TALKS ABOUT ⭐

Most people think insulin is only a “diabetes thing.” 🤔

But what if I told you that high insulin can quietly affect the body for MANY YEARS before blood sugar even becomes abnormal?During those silent years… your body is struggling.

✨ What is insulin?
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. Its job is to move glucose (sugar) from your bloodstream into your cells to be used as energy. It is also your fat storage hormone, telling your body to store fat.

But modern lifestyles often keep insulin elevated ALL the time:
👉A high carb diet
👉 constant snacking
👉 sugary drinks & food
👉 ultra processed foods
👉 poor sleep
👉 chronic stress
👉 sitting too much
👉 inflammation
👉 hormonal imbalances

Over time the cells stop responding properly to insulin. This is called INSULIN RESISTANCE.

So what happens next?

👉 Your pancreas makes MORE insulin trying to force sugar into the cells... And just continues to circulate...
👉 Blood sugar may still look “normal.”
👉 But insulin itself keeps climbing quietly in the background.

And this is why high insulin hides away for YEARS. 😬

Think of it like an iceberg:
What you SEE:
• “Normal” blood sugar
• Feeling mostly okay
• Normal lab tests

What is ACTUALLY happening underneath:
⚠️ inflammation rises
⚠️ fat storage increases
⚠️ hormones become disrupted (including testosterone in men)
⚠️ the liver becomes stressed & fatty
⚠️ cells become resistant
⚠️ mitochondrial energy drops
⚠️ disease risk slowly increases
And more.....

The body is incredibly clever at compensating… until one day it just can’t do it anymore.

⏰ SIGNS HIGH INSULIN MAY ALREADY BE AFFECTING YOU:
• Puffy face or fluid retention
• Belly fat that won’t budge
• Constant bloating
• Sugar or carb cravings
• Afternoon crashes
• Reactive hypoglycemia
• Brain fog
• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• PMOS (PCOS) symptoms
• Acne or darkened skin folds
• Difficulty losing weight despite diet & exercise
• Waking up tired
• Increased hunger shortly after meals

And here’s the scary part…
High insulin doesn’t just affect weight. 😞

🧠 BRAIN:
Can contribute to brain fog, poor focus, dopamine dysregulation and cravings.

🫀 HEART:
Raises inflammation, triglycerides and long-term cardiovascular risk.

😡 HORMONES:
High insulin can disrupt estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and ovulation — which is why it’s strongly linked to PCOS and hormonal imbalance.

🧈 FAT STORAGE:
Insulin is a STORAGE hormone. Chronically high levels tell the body:
“Store fat. Don’t burn it.” Locking you out of fat loss.

🍷 LIVER:
Excess insulin is closely linked to fatty liver disease and impaired detoxification pathways... If not reversed fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis. If you have an expanded waistline, you likely have a fatty liver.

⚡ ENERGY:
Cells stop responding efficiently, leaving people exhausted even when resting and eating enough.

🔥 INFLAMMATION:
High insulin promotes chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body. Aches and pains all the time.

🌸 POOR GUT HEALTH
Bloating, dysbiosis, leaky gut... This can lead to systemic issues including autoimmune disorders, and impaired immune system.

And often…
people blame themselves. 😔

But this is not simply about “lack of willpower.”
This is biology.
This is hormones.
This is metabolic stress.

SO WHAT'S THE
GOOD NEWS?
The body can heal beautifully when given consistent support.

Small daily changes can lower insulin sensitivity over time:
🥗 WELL FORMULATED KETOGENIC NUTRITION is the top priority, if you can keep your glucose down the circulating insulin will deplete, and insulin resistance will be able to heal.
🏋🏻 strength training
🚶🏼 daily movement
💧 proper hydration
😴 quality sleep
🧘🏼 stress regulation
🍓 Removing ultra processed foods & seed oils
☀️ morning sunlight exposure
🩷 consistency over perfection

Healing insulin resistance is possible!! Eating a properly formulated Ketogenic Diet can reverse insulin resistance completely. If you are interested, send a MESSAGE AND WE CAN SET UP A KETO CLASS!!

And please remember this:
Just because your blood sugar is “normal” does NOT always mean your insulin is healthy!!!!

Sometimes the body whispers for years before it finally screams. 🌷

This education is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise.

07/10/2026

LET'S TALK PEACE

Jeremiah 29:13

"Seek me with ALL of your heart and you will find me"

Are you seeking GOD with your whole heart? With all you got? With everything you do? Is what you are doing honoring him?

When you want to get to know something (like a language for example) they say the best practice is to submerge yourself completely in it.
So ask yourself, just how drenched in Jesus is your life? The things that you hear and see, things that influence you, your music, your television, your movies, your books, your own words and thoughts, your service to others? The things you choose to spend precious time on.

Just reminds me of another passage, Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Consider all areas - and change them completely over to everything being submerged in Jesus, JUST FOR A WEEK... At the end of the week, Y'all come back and tell me how good you feel, how much closer of a walk with God you are having, how much your mental health and stress levels improve. :) you will be blessed.

06/28/2026

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Has a spike protein removal protocol, a natural cancer protocol, access to Covid free blood transfusions, and patient advocacy services... And much much more.
You can book a free introductory call with me here and become a Remnant Healthcare member.

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