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June 16, 2021

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When it comes to

Google My Business

’s rules and guidelines there is a lot of room for improvement.

Yes, they have

rules written down

, but those guidelines are vague in many areas and contradictory in spots.

That makes things confusing for even the smartest marketer or business owner. Trying to understand some of GMBs guidelines is almost like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in a dark room.

And the rules pertaining to Service Area Businesses (SABs) seem to be the

most

confusing.

In this column, you’ll learn about the most common problems SABs experience in Google My Business — and how to solve them.

What is Unique About Service Area Businesses in GMB?

Service Area Businesses are those lacking a physical storefront location where customers can visit.

SABs have employees that go out to their customers and serve or service the customers at their locations.

Common examples of SABs include plumbers, landscapers, pest control companies, and locksmiths. Many of these Service Area Businesses are run out of the business owner’s home.

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Any eligible local service business – a painter, roofer, contractor, etc. – will benefit from claiming and

optimizing their Google My Business listing

.

The problem?

Many Service Area Businesses have set up their GMB profiles incorrectly and are violating Google’s

Guidelines for Representing Your Business on Google

.

Violating these guidelines generally means trouble for them either instantly – such as when you verify your SAB listing with the GMB PIN postcard, and the listing immediately gets suspended — or down the road because of some other infraction.

Here are some of the common Google My Business Service Area Business problems and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with them.

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How to Correctly Claim Your GMB Service Area Business Listing

The old Google My Business claiming process was flawed for Service Area Businesses.

Google asked these businesses to enter their physical address during the early part of the claiming process.

The business owner would first enter the name of their business:

And then were immediately asked to enter their address.

The catch? There were two little checkboxes many people either skipped or didn’t know what they meant:

I deliver goods and services to my customers.
Hide my address (it’s not a store) Only show region.

Google didn’t do a very good job of explaining these checkboxes and their importance. They were easy to miss and you could select one without the other.

(So you could choose that you delivered goods and services but not check the “Hide my address” box.)

What this means is that there are a ton of SAB Google My Business listings out there online that are set up incorrectly.

Google does

not

allow SAB businesses to display their home address or a non-storefront business address on GMB listings.

There are probably thousands and thousands (if not more) GMB SAB listings set up incorrectly from this flawed claiming process.

And because these business owners have likely not checked the frequently updated Google guidelines, they might not even realize their listings are in violation.

The good news is that Google has finally cleaned up this claiming process and made things a little clearer.

Let’s take a look at the new claiming process.

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The New SAB Claiming Process

First, the business is asked to enter their name and category:

Then they are asked if they want to add a location that customers can visit, like a store or office.

It’s a simple Yes or No radio button.

This is much clearer, although I think it would be even more helpful if they added a link to a section in the guidelines that clearly discussed the difference between a storefront (or physical location that customers come to) and a SAB.

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It would also be helpful if that page clearly stated that virtual offices or co-working space addresses are not allowed unless very specific criteria are met… but I’m jumping ahead of myself.

When the Service Area Business owner selects “No,” they are given the opportunity to list service areas:

It’s not until the very end of the process that they’re then asked for their address so that the verification postcard with the PIN number can be sent out to them.

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And the good thing? Google already knows that they are a Service Area Business, so when they go into their GMB dashboard, they are already set up as a SAB with no address displayed!

(Big improvement, huh?)

So this helps all the new service businesses claiming their GMB listings.

But what should all the SABs do if they already have their address displayed in their GMB listings?

Go Ahead – Delete Your Address Already!

If you run your business out of your home or out of a location where you don’t allow customers (and don’t have permanent signage and your staff working there during business hours), you

must

delete your address from your GMB listing and select service areas.

You can select up to 20 service areas.

Keep in mind that the service areas you select should be within a two-hour drive from your location.

Also, fair warning: sometimes deleting your address can automatically trigger a suspension or can cause you to have to re-verify your listing.

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So before you delete your address, make sure you that you have formal proof of your business’s legitimacy in the way of documents with your company’s name and business address on them.

You’ll need to provide this to Google during the GMB listing reinstatement process, should you get suspended.

You will need to provide Google proof in the form of a business license, a record of your business from the Secretary of State or some other business governing body, a utility bill with your company’s name and address, photos of your service vehicles with signage on them, etc.

You will have to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business to get your listing reinstated if you get suspended.

But keep in mind that if you don’t delete your address from your GMB listing, you are very likely going to get suspended sooner rather than later anyway for violating GMBs guidelines.

It’s better to be proactive and follow the rules and explain to Google that you were correcting your errors instead of getting flat-out busted.

NOTE:

Google may need to review this change after you delete your address, so you may see a “Pending” notice or some other “Under Review” notice. If that notice doesn’t go away after 2-3 days, contact

Google My Business Support

.

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Tip For Digital Marketing Agencies:

If you’re a digital marketing agency working with a SAB client and you need to confirm if they are violating the address rule or you’re doing some spam-fighting work on behalf of your client,

Melissa.com’s address lookup feature

is a handy tool.

In the example below, it’s pretty obvious that this business is being run out of a home just from the photo that Google displays in the GMB listing:

But you can use Melissa.com’s lookup tool to confirm it:

If your client is violating the address rule, they need to log in to the

GMB dashboard

, click on the “Info” section, and then click the pencil icon next to their address and delete their address.

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They’ll then be given the option to select service areas.

What Is a Google My Business Hybrid Business?

Before we move on, it’s best that we discuss what a

Hybrid Business

is.

A Hybrid Business is a company that has a storefront with a physical store/location that customers come to, they have permanent signage and their employees are staffed at their location during stated business hours.

These businesses also go out to their customers to service them at their location.

Restaurants with indoor dining but also deliver food to people’s homes are one example.

A service example would be a home improvements store that has a showroom that people can shop at, but they have service technicians and delivery employees that go out to customers’ homes to make deliveries and service/fix appliances.

Hybrid Businesses can have the best of both worlds – they can show their address (as long as they have permanent signage at their storefront) – and can select service areas.

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If they don’t have permanent signage at their location, however, they can only be categorized as a SAB and they

cannot

display their address in their GMB profile.

By the way, Google doesn’t consider vinyl signs to be permanent signage.

Employees, Extra Locations, and Metro Listings… Oh, My!

According to Google’s guidelines, Service Area Businesses should have

one

profile for the central office or location with a designated service area.

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However, the guidelines also say that if you have different locations for your service business, with separate service areas and separate staff at each location, you’re allowed one profile for each location.

Additionally, the guidelines state that Service Area Businesses can only create

one profile

for the metropolitan area that they serve.

Also, the boundaries of your SABs

GMB profile

’s overall service area shouldn’t be more than about a two-hour drive from where your business is based. For some businesses, larger service areas may be appropriate.

(Confused yet? Remember my analogy about solving the Rubik’s Cube in a dark room? Here’s where that comes into play…)

So this is where things get complex. Let’s break this down a bit, and I will give you a word of caution: Do

not

try and push the limits or stretch these guidelines.

If you do violate or bend these rules, sooner or later, you will get busted by Google, a competitor, a digital marketing agency that works for one of your competitors, or by someone who just enjoys knocking off spammers.

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If you violate or push the boundaries of these rules, you will get suspended

.

When it comes to Google My Business’s Guidelines, it is far better to be safe than sorry.

(I’ve seen sorry, and it was the business owners that did push the limits, violated Google’s guidelines, and got their GMB listings suspended. They dropped off Google’s local search altogether. And it’s not a pretty picture! Their phone stopped ringing and their website visitors disappeared. Believe me, it’s not worth the risk.)

I’ll explain each of these as best I can, based on my interpretation and experience. Feel free to consult other expert opinions as well…

Service Area Businesses Should Have One Profile for the Central Office or Location With a Designated Service Area

This makes sense for most Service Area Businesses.

Let’s face it, if you are a sole proprietor, you will have one location and that’s most likely your home or space/location that’s used for storage for your materials or equipment. It’s not suitable for customers to visit.

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You would claim only one Google My Business listing and not include your physical address in that listing. You can list up to 20 service areas.

Note:

The ranking for SABs on Google is based on the physical location of your business – the address that you used to verify your listing. Rankings have nothing to do with the service areas you select.

If You Have Different Locations for Your Service Business, With Separate Service Areas and Separate Staff at Each Location, You’re Allowed One Profile for Each Location

Again, this is not the time to go out and say, “Wahoo! I’m going to claim a bunch of GMB listings from my employee’s home addresses and dominate the local search results in my entire state or county!”

Not. Going. To. Happen. Don’t do it!

First, claiming GMB listings from your employee’s homes wouldn’t stand up to Google’s scrutiny when your listings get suspended. You would have no official proof that those locations were legally or officially

your

business locations.

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So, again, this guideline would truly not fit most SABs.

The other caveats are that you must have separate service areas and separate staff at each location. You better be prepared to hire lots of people if you think you’re going to try and perhaps “game” the system with this tactic.

Again, if this truly and legitimately is not your business model – which for 98% of the SAB cases I can predict it is not – don’t set up your listings this way.

Service Area Businesses Can Only Create One Profile for the Metropolitan Area That They Serve

This one makes sense. Doesn’t it?

And lastly…

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The Boundaries of Your SABs GMB Profile’s Overall Service Area Shouldn’t Be More Than About a Two-Hour Drive From Where Your Business Is Based

For some businesses, larger service areas may be appropriate.

For most SABs, driving more than two hours to perform a service is a diminishing return. There are a

few

service industries where that may not be the case (like the large-frame construction industry, for instance). So in those cases, you can set a larger service area.

But please don’t be like these people who literally had several countries as their service areas:

Don’t worry. They were taken down by Google. (See what happens when you break the rules?)

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Not-Real Offices: Let’s Get Real

I’ll lay out the hard truth for you, so brace yourself.

Businesses with a physical address often rank better than those that do not display their address.

That’s why it’s tempting for some Service Area Businesses to think they can game the system by renting out a UPS box address, a virtual office, or a co-working address just so they can have an “address” to put in that address field in their GMB listing.

But I will let you in on a little tip: Google knows where all the WeWork, Regus, and other major co-working and virtual offices are physically located. Have you heard of a little thing called Google Maps?

If you think you’re going to try and trick Google by adding one of those types of addresses to your GMB listing, you are just biding time until your listing gets suspended.

According to Google’s Guidelines, if your business rents a physical mailing address but doesn’t operate out of that location (a.k.a., a virtual office) that location is not eligible for a Business Profile on Google.

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And you can’t list an office at a co-working space unless that office has clear signage, receives customers at the location during business hours, and is staffed by your employees during stated business hours. (Your staff – not the co-working building’s staff.)

From my experience with working with suspensions and on the

GMB Help Forum

, if you rent out space at one of these types of co-working places, Google expects you to rent out a dedicated office, have permanent signage outside the door of that office (and preferable have business signage in the lobby of the said office, too) and your company should be listed with your own suite number on the building’s directory.

And, of course, you must have your employee(s) there at that office during business hours.

If your listing gets suspended, Google will ask for photos and/or videos of all of these things – sometimes right down to a video of your happy employee in the entrance of your dedicated office’s lobby area – just as if a customer were walking in.

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So don’t mess with the bull.

How to Select the Best GMB Categories for a Service Area Business

When it comes to categories, select those most specific to your business. Since categories directly impact your rankings, selecting the right categories for your GMB listing is extra important.

For some Service Area Businesses, it makes sense to choose several different categories. You can choose up to ten, and some may need to be changed depending on the season or other circumstances.

Take an HVAC and a landscaper, for example. During the summer season, the HVAC company will want to be in the “air conditioning contractor” category and the landscaper would probably want the “landscaper” category as their primary.

However, when things get cold, they’d probably want to switch their categories around a bit. The HVAC would want to switch their primary category to “heating contractor” and the landscaper (who does snow removal during the winter months) would switch to “snow removal service.”

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Warning:

Changing your GMB categories can sometimes trigger a suspension or cause Google to re-verify your GMB listing.

Spammy SAB Categories

Service Area Businesses are prone to getting suspended due to the nature of their business and because there’s a lot of spam associated with Service Area Business listings.

It’s not uncommon to see fake SAB GMB listings.

These fake listings not only hurt consumers but also harm legitimate business owners. Here are just

some

of the spammier SAB categories:

Garage Door Companies.
Plumbers.
Locksmiths.
Pest Control.
HVAC.
Tree Pruning.
Roofing.
Water Damage Restoration.
Flooring Contractors.
Foundation Repair.
Tree Service.

If you are in virtually any Service Area Business, you need to be prepared at all times for a suspension – even if you are following all of the rules.

Sometimes Google does a “sweep” and suspends a whole bunch of listings for no reason. You have to be prepared with your paperwork to fill out the reinstatement request form.

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Service Area Business Suspensions

Some industries are more likely to get their GMB listings suspended than others. These categories are known to have more spam and fake listings – which makes them more prone to suspensions.

Google and SEO professionals have been trying to crack down on spammy and fake GMB listings, so if you’re in one of these industries, it’s very possible that someone will report your profile if you are violating any Google My Business rules.

As I mentioned, these spammy categories are typically Service Area Business and include locksmiths, plumbers, pest control services, HVAC, etc.

To prepare for a suspension, please read my recent blog post about

what to do if your GMB listing gets suspended

.

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But keep one thing in mind if you get busted using a virtual office or co-working space address: you simply can’t go in and delete that address and call it good.

You have to go in and replace that address with the address you actually operate out of (whether it’s your home or some other building that’s used for storage, chemicals, or equipment), then delete that address and finally add your service areas.

Then you’ll be ready to fill out the reinstatement request form.

In the reinstatement request form, thoroughly explain that you fixed the virtual office/co-working space address error, that you added your home address, then deleted your home address and added service areas.

You also must be prepared to submit legal/official documentation to prove that you run your business out of the address you entered.

You are the one that needs to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business – otherwise they can deny your reinstatement, and you’ll be off the grid.

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SAB Sob Stories

Over the years I’ve spent helping clients and answering questions on the GMB Help Forum, I’ve heard plenty of sob stories from Service Area Businesses that have had issues when they didn’t follow the guidelines.

I truly hope that after reading this article, you’re better prepared with your Service Area Business Google My Business profile.

To your success!

More Resources:

Image Credits

All screenshots taken by author, May 2021

June 16, 2021

How To Hire The Best SEO Services Agency

When it comes to

Google My Business

’s rules and guidelines there is a lot of room for improvement.

Yes, they have

rules written down

, but those guidelines are vague in many areas and contradictory in spots.

That makes things confusing for even the smartest marketer or business owner. Trying to understand some of GMBs guidelines is almost like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in a dark room.

And the rules pertaining to Service Area Businesses (SABs) seem to be the

most

confusing.

In this column, you’ll learn about the most common problems SABs experience in Google My Business — and how to solve them.

What is Unique About Service Area Businesses in GMB?

Service Area Businesses are those lacking a physical storefront location where customers can visit.

SABs have employees that go out to their customers and serve or service the customers at their locations.

Common examples of SABs include plumbers, landscapers, pest control companies, and locksmiths. Many of these Service Area Businesses are run out of the business owner’s home.

Continue Reading Below

Any eligible local service business – a painter, roofer, contractor, etc. – will benefit from claiming and

optimizing their Google My Business listing

.

The problem?

Many Service Area Businesses have set up their GMB profiles incorrectly and are violating Google’s

Guidelines for Representing Your Business on Google

.

Here are some of the common Google My Business Service Area Business problems and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with them.

Continue Reading Below

How to Correctly Claim Your GMB Service Area Business Listing

The old Google My Business claiming process was flawed for Service Area Businesses.

Google asked these businesses to enter their physical address during the early part of the claiming process.

The business owner would first enter the name of their business:

And then were immediately asked to enter their address.

The catch? There were two little checkboxes many people either skipped or didn’t know what they meant:

I deliver goods and services to my customers.
Hide my address (it’s not a store) Only show region.

Google didn’t do a very good job of explaining these checkboxes and their importance. They were easy to miss and you could select one without the other.

(So you could choose that you delivered goods and services but not check the “Hide my address” box.)

What this means is that there are a ton of SAB Google My Business listings out there online that are set up incorrectly.

Google does

not

allow SAB businesses to display their home address or a non-storefront business address on GMB listings.

There are probably thousands and thousands (if not more) GMB SAB listings set up incorrectly from this flawed claiming process.

And because these business owners have likely not checked the frequently updated Google guidelines, they might not even realize their listings are in violation.

The good news is that Google has finally cleaned up this claiming process and made things a little clearer.

Let’s take a look at the new claiming process.

Continue Reading Below

The New SAB Claiming Process

First, the business is asked to enter their name and category:

Then they are asked if they want to add a location that customers can visit, like a store or office.

It’s a simple Yes or No radio button.

Continue Reading Below

It would also be helpful if that page clearly stated that virtual offices or co-working space addresses are not allowed unless very specific criteria are met… but I’m jumping ahead of myself.

When the Service Area Business owner selects “No,” they are given the opportunity to list service areas:

It’s not until the very end of the process that they’re then asked for their address so that the verification postcard with the PIN number can be sent out to them.

Continue Reading Below

And the good thing? Google already knows that they are a Service Area Business, so when they go into their GMB dashboard, they are already set up as a SAB with no address displayed!

(Big improvement, huh?)

So this helps all the new service businesses claiming their GMB listings.

But what should all the SABs do if they already have their address displayed in their GMB listings?

Go Ahead – Delete Your Address Already!

You can select up to 20 service areas.

Keep in mind that the service areas you select should be within a two-hour drive from your location.

Also, fair warning: sometimes deleting your address can automatically trigger a suspension or can cause you to have to re-verify your listing.

Continue Reading Below

So before you delete your address, make sure you that you have formal proof of your business’s legitimacy in the way of documents with your company’s name and business address on them.

You’ll need to provide this to Google during the GMB listing reinstatement process, should you get suspended.

You will have to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business to get your listing reinstated if you get suspended.

But keep in mind that if you don’t delete your address from your GMB listing, you are very likely going to get suspended sooner rather than later anyway for violating GMBs guidelines.

It’s better to be proactive and follow the rules and explain to Google that you were correcting your errors instead of getting flat-out busted.

Continue Reading Below

Tip For Digital Marketing Agencies:

In the example below, it’s pretty obvious that this business is being run out of a home just from the photo that Google displays in the GMB listing:

But you can use Melissa.com’s lookup tool to confirm it:

Continue Reading Below

They’ll then be given the option to select service areas.

What Is a Google My Business Hybrid Business?

Before we move on, it’s best that we discuss what a

Hybrid Business

is.

These businesses also go out to their customers to service them at their location.

Restaurants with indoor dining but also deliver food to people’s homes are one example.

Hybrid Businesses can have the best of both worlds – they can show their address (as long as they have permanent signage at their storefront) – and can select service areas.

Continue Reading Below

If they don’t have permanent signage at their location, however, they can only be categorized as a SAB and they

cannot

display their address in their GMB profile.

By the way, Google doesn’t consider vinyl signs to be permanent signage.

Employees, Extra Locations, and Metro Listings… Oh, My!

According to Google’s guidelines, Service Area Businesses should have

one

profile for the central office or location with a designated service area.

Continue Reading Below

Additionally, the guidelines state that Service Area Businesses can only create

one profile

for the metropolitan area that they serve.

(Confused yet? Remember my analogy about solving the Rubik’s Cube in a dark room? Here’s where that comes into play…)

So this is where things get complex. Let’s break this down a bit, and I will give you a word of caution: Do

not

try and push the limits or stretch these guidelines.

Continue Reading Below

If you violate or push the boundaries of these rules, you will get suspended

.

When it comes to Google My Business’s Guidelines, it is far better to be safe than sorry.

I’ll explain each of these as best I can, based on my interpretation and experience. Feel free to consult other expert opinions as well…

Service Area Businesses Should Have One Profile for the Central Office or Location With a Designated Service Area

This makes sense for most Service Area Businesses.

Continue Reading Below

You would claim only one Google My Business listing and not include your physical address in that listing. You can list up to 20 service areas.

If You Have Different Locations for Your Service Business, With Separate Service Areas and Separate Staff at Each Location, You’re Allowed One Profile for Each Location

Not. Going. To. Happen. Don’t do it!

Continue Reading Below

So, again, this guideline would truly not fit most SABs.

Again, if this truly and legitimately is not your business model – which for 98% of the SAB cases I can predict it is not – don’t set up your listings this way.

Service Area Businesses Can Only Create One Profile for the Metropolitan Area That They Serve

This one makes sense. Doesn’t it?

And lastly…

Continue Reading Below

The Boundaries of Your SABs GMB Profile’s Overall Service Area Shouldn’t Be More Than About a Two-Hour Drive From Where Your Business Is Based

For some businesses, larger service areas may be appropriate.

But please don’t be like these people who literally had several countries as their service areas:

Don’t worry. They were taken down by Google. (See what happens when you break the rules?)

Continue Reading Below

Not-Real Offices: Let’s Get Real

I’ll lay out the hard truth for you, so brace yourself.

Businesses with a physical address often rank better than those that do not display their address.

If you think you’re going to try and trick Google by adding one of those types of addresses to your GMB listing, you are just biding time until your listing gets suspended.

Continue Reading Below

And, of course, you must have your employee(s) there at that office during business hours.

Continue Reading Below

So don’t mess with the bull.

How to Select the Best GMB Categories for a Service Area Business

When it comes to categories, select those most specific to your business. Since categories directly impact your rankings, selecting the right categories for your GMB listing is extra important.

For some Service Area Businesses, it makes sense to choose several different categories. You can choose up to ten, and some may need to be changed depending on the season or other circumstances.

Continue Reading Below

Warning:

Changing your GMB categories can sometimes trigger a suspension or cause Google to re-verify your GMB listing.

Spammy SAB Categories

Service Area Businesses are prone to getting suspended due to the nature of their business and because there’s a lot of spam associated with Service Area Business listings.

It’s not uncommon to see fake SAB GMB listings.

These fake listings not only hurt consumers but also harm legitimate business owners. Here are just

some

of the spammier SAB categories:

Garage Door Companies.
Plumbers.
Locksmiths.
Pest Control.
HVAC.
Tree Pruning.
Roofing.
Water Damage Restoration.
Flooring Contractors.
Foundation Repair.
Tree Service.

If you are in virtually any Service Area Business, you need to be prepared at all times for a suspension – even if you are following all of the rules.

Sometimes Google does a “sweep” and suspends a whole bunch of listings for no reason. You have to be prepared with your paperwork to fill out the reinstatement request form.

Continue Reading Below

Service Area Business Suspensions

Some industries are more likely to get their GMB listings suspended than others. These categories are known to have more spam and fake listings – which makes them more prone to suspensions.

As I mentioned, these spammy categories are typically Service Area Business and include locksmiths, plumbers, pest control services, HVAC, etc.

To prepare for a suspension, please read my recent blog post about

what to do if your GMB listing gets suspended

.

Continue Reading Below

But keep one thing in mind if you get busted using a virtual office or co-working space address: you simply can’t go in and delete that address and call it good.

Then you’ll be ready to fill out the reinstatement request form.

You also must be prepared to submit legal/official documentation to prove that you run your business out of the address you entered.

You are the one that needs to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business – otherwise they can deny your reinstatement, and you’ll be off the grid.

Continue Reading Below

SAB Sob Stories

I truly hope that after reading this article, you’re better prepared with your Service Area Business Google My Business profile.

To your success!

More Resources:

Image Credits

All screenshots taken by author, May 2021

June 16, 2021

Define The Keto Diet- What Is Ketosis?

Butter Coffee – Keto Coffee – Bulletproof Coffee – are they one and the same?

People are putting butter in their coffee, and calling it the Butter Coffee Diet.

We’ll show you how “Bulletproof” Paleo dieters substitute breakfast in this article. More power to you if you’re merely looking for a fresh flavor sensation.

The problem is that the brand behind the movement, bulletproof coffee, claims that sipping a mug of fatty joe instead of eating breakfast every morning is a hidden shortcut to weight loss and mental superpowers.

Butter coffee has evolved into a cult of caffeinated, shiny-lipped devotees. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about the “butter coffee diet” vs “bulletproof coffee”.

Butter-Coffee-Diet-vs-bulletproof-coffee

How to Make Butter Coffee to Replace Breakfast

Butter Coffee isn’t a complete meal, but it can be substituted for breakfast. A high-calorie coffee drink popular among low-carb, keto, and paleo diets, it’s also known as “bulletproof” coffee. Some people believe that bulletproof coffee requires grass-fed butter. Certainly not. Most of the benefits of bulletproof coffee can be obtained without using grass-fed butter.

We enjoy bulletproof coffee because of its flavor. We don’t utilize it as a meal replacement because we all require other critical nutrients. I create a filling keto breakfast with eggs, avocado, vegetables, and bacon a few hours after drinking this fat coffee.

Bulletproof coffee is made by combining unsalted butter and coconut oil with coffee. The concept is that instead of eating breakfast, you drink it. It’s meant to help people lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes. This is the most straightforward phase. Everything is thrown into a blender and blended together. I like to start by putting all of the oils in the blender and setting it on a food scale so I can make sure I’m measuring my intake correctly.

All you need to know about the ever-growing trend of butter coffees

Before we go any further, it’s important to note that there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with adding butter (or MCT oil) to your coffee. However, we believe there is little to gain from it. It won’t help you gain muscle or burn fat faster, and, if you’re like most people, it won’t suppress your appetite or boost your mental performance.

However, many people love a Keto Coffee Latte made by blending butter, mct oil and coffee together.

Keto Coffee combines fats and caffeine to stimulate weight loss for people on a low carb diet. Mental focus is stimulated by caffeine. Medium-chain fatty acids provide energy to the body and help burn fat by nutritional ketosis. Vital Omega 3’s are provided by grass fed butter.

Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof.com. He is well known for adding grass fed butter and mct oil into coffee and blending them together making a wonder Keto Latte.

Why Do People Like To Add Butter To Coffee?

The fact that none of the components sinks to the bottom is one of the advantages of making this coffee this way. As you get closer to the bottom of the cup, there are no awkward mouthfuls of flavor. The blending properly emulsifies the fats into one continuous joy, ensuring that each sip is as delicious as the last.

Do you find yourself exhausted, hungry, and irritated all of the time? Do you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee after another just to get through lunch? If this describes you, you will enjoy the enthusiasm it provides. It’s time to ditch your morning coffee in favor of a shot of enhanced keto butter coffee.

Choose a high-fat butter coffee recipe to aid with weight loss. Give it a shot and see why this keto beverage is so popular in the morning. Most people would have scoffed at the idea of putting butter in their coffee just a few years ago.

Should You Add Butter to Your Coffee?

What if we told you that drinking a specific cup of coffee may boost your energy, help you lose weight, improve your brain function, and suppress your hunger? Oh, no! It’s also delicious! Are you ready to buy? So, join the rest of the globe on the bandwagon.

Butter is what gives bulletproof coffee its creamy texture, and while I was initially hesitant to use it, I immediately grasped why the end result is so popular. However, you should never use regular butter; you should always use grass-fed butter.

Butter Coffee: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition, and More

Butter coffee supporters believe that it suppresses hunger and aids weight loss by causing you to eat less. Butter coffee has a high-fat content, which slows digestion and may cause feelings of satiety. When MCTs are used instead of LCTS in a low-calorie diet, they may increase sensations of fullness and increase short-term weight loss.

Due to the added calories and tendency of fats to help you feel fuller, adding butter, MCT oil, or coconut oil to your coffee will make it more filling. Some butter coffee beverages, on the other hand, can have over 450 calories per cup (240 ml).

Add two tablespoons of butter and some oil to your morning cup of coffee and call it bulletproof coffee. Although the flavor is intriguing, the claims of enhanced energy and weight loss seem to be gaining momentum for this morning’s pick-me-up.

There are no carbs in it, and saturated fat keeps you satisfied. Butter coffee is said to provide sustained energy without causing a blood sugar drop. Because fat slows digestion, the caffeine in coffee should be absorbed more slowly and deliver longer-lasting energy.

It’s been a long time since we first tried bulletproof coffee. We learned about it from a friend who tried to persuade us that combining coffee with butter and coconut oil, rather than having our nutritious morning breakfast, was the best approach to boost our energy and productivity.

Margarine is Definitely Not Cool!

Things have changed a lot since a buddy asked me if butter is a carb. No, no, and no! Butter has nearly become a healthy food in the years since I discovered girls and was told to eat margarine (cringe) back in the 1990s. People are putting butter—specifically ghee—in their coffee, in addition to cooking vegetables, meat, and eggs with it.

Butter coffee is a high-fat, low-carb beverage made by combining hot coffee with butter or another healthy fat like coconut oil. Depending on how much fat you add, butter coffee has anywhere from 150 to 300 calories per serve.

If you’re new to butter coffee, start with a little amount of oil/ghee (1-2 tablespoons) and gradually increase the amount.

Butter Coffee and the Low Carb Diet Movement

The low-carb diet movement has sparked interest in high-fat, low-carb foods and beverages, such as butter coffee. While butter coffee products are very popular among low-carb and paleo dieters, many people are skeptical about their claimed health benefits.

Add your favorite flavors to this recipe to make it your own. You may make a butter mocha by adding unsweetened cocoa powder. Alternatively, use cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. If you want to sweeten your coffee, take a look at our list of keto sweeteners.

Does Butter Coffee (Bulletproof Coffee) Have Health Benefits?

Butter coffee is supposed to reduce the energy spike associated with regular coffee consumption and to keep people feeling full for up to six hours. Fans of the beverage claim that it improves mental sharpness and attention.

“Butter is neither harmful nor exceptionally nutritious, according to scientific research,” says a public health dietary expert. So, though bulletproof coffee isn’t dangerous, I’d still advise prudence. What people need to understand is that if they start eating more fat, they need make sure that everything else they eat is very low in carbohydrates.

Have You Jumped On The Fad Of Adding Butter To Your Cup Of Morning Joe?

Still sleepy after your third cup of coffee this morning? A new fad promises to give your daily cup of joe an extra kick of energy, while helping you lose weight, with the addition of a surprising ingredient: butter.

Step 1 – Make your coffee. Stronger is better!
Step 2 – Pour the coffee into your blender along with 1 or 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil. The coconut oil should be solid at room temperature, but don’t worry it will melt right down with the hot coffee.

Disadvantages of only drinking coffee with added butter

One of the biggest disadvantages of drinking a bulletproof coffee for breakfast is that you’re missing out on a nutrient-dense meal. Instead, you’re drinking a beverage that’s high in fat but low in other essential nutrients.

After sampling yak butter tea in Tibet, a businessman named Dave Asprey came up with the idea for Bulletproof coffee. Yak butter tea is a type of black tea that has been blended with butter, salt, and milk. Asprey was so taken with the yak tea’s long-lasting vigor and mental focus that he decided to bring it back to the United States.

Adding Flavors To Your Coffee In Addition To Butter

Wait till you hear some of the ways folks are pimping their butter coffee if you still can’t get your head around adding butter and coconut oil to coffee. Vanilla, maca, chocolate, gelatin, protein powder, and spices like cinnamon and turmeric are all used in some recipes.

Watch Out For The Froth! – Just By Adding Oil or Butter To Coffee

Butter coffee, a popular diet fad in the war of the bulge, is still making headlines. The creamy taste of Butter coffee is popular. It is also popular for its weight-loss and energy-boosting properties. With butter in it, your typical morning cup of coffee now has added benefits.

Milk and sugar, step aside. The current coffee trend involves slathering your coffee in butter and oil. The drinks are gaining popularity as a result of the high-fat, low-carb “keto” diet fad, which encourages individuals to embrace fat in order to lose weight. They can be found at coffee shops, grocery stores, and diet books.

“I tell you now, I have never felt less hungry in my life, just of a knob of butter in my coffee in the morning,” Vorderman posted on Twitter, describing the practice as a “game-changer.” So I’m experimenting with intermittent fasting.

Butter Coffee vs. Bulletproof Coffee

We don’t blame you if you’re perplexed! For years, the health community has told you that butter is harmful, but today it’s the liquid gold that slim and trims swear by for weight loss. Bulletproof coffee, commonly referred to as butter coffee, is enjoying a significant (though divisive) moment in the spotlight.

With healthy fats from grass-fed butter and MCT oil, a bulletproof original creamer can help you get through the day. To make fast bulletproof coffee, add a packet of Instammix keto creamer to your coffee. There is no need for a blender. Add a scoop of bulletproof collagen protein powder to your shake.

How to Make Butter Coffee Fast!

If you’re like most of us, your coffee isn’t served with a spoonful of melted grass-fed butter, whether it’s black, with a scoop of sugar, or with just a splash of milk. Is it possible, however, that this unusual combination will help you lose weight? Bulletproof coffee is a diet trend that has gained a lot of support among health nuts, celebrities, and, of course, the social media world during the last several years.

I tried to ignore the bulletproof diet, the “revolutionary” weight-loss strategy when I first heard about it. I truly did. However, there were rumblings in the press after that. “A lot of my Facebook friends in Silicon Valley are talking about it.”

Breakfast of champions or death wish in a mug?

Because unsalted, grass-fed butter contains higher quantities of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fat-burning fatty acid, the original gentleman who returned from Tibet is said to have chosen these vital elements. CLA, on the other hand, has been shown to have little to no effect on weight or fat loss in trials.

Bulletproof coffee has become a fad, with supporters claiming that it can help you lose weight, decrease your spare tire, and boost your energy levels. 2 cups of coffee, a minimum of 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, and 1-2 teaspoons MCT oil (some people substitute virgin coconut oil) are all combined in a blender in the basic recipe.

Butter Coffee Not a Balanced Breakfast – But That’s the Point

Those items, on their own, don’t exactly check all the boxes for a well-balanced breakfast! But they’re the three ingredients you’ll need to make bulletproof coffee, a frothy, energy-boosting beverage that’s been the talk of Silicon Valley in recent years.

The bulletproof coffee diet, which has even spawned a cafe in Santa Monica, California, is the trendiest fad in the world of diets and drinks right now. The diet was created by IT entrepreneur Dave Asprey, who says that replacing breakfast with a mug of fatty coffee (two tablespoons of butter + one tablespoon of MCT oil) is the key to weight loss and mental clarity.

Bulletproof coffee (also known as butter coffee for weight loss) is a delicious fat-filled breakfast. It will keep you going through hectic mornings or other strenuous activities. It’s one of the most fundamental ketogenic meals, and it’s the ideal way to start the day!

Why Grass-fed Butter, or Ghee, in Coffee?

Proponents of this beverage claim to be health-conscious individuals who understand why grass-fed beef is beneficial. If that’s the case, we say go for it! In a coffee pot, melt your butter or ghee. Yes, it is claimed that putting butter in your coffee is beneficial to your health. It is done for a reason by people all around the world.

Stirring in a blob of butter might not be the first thing that springs to mind if you’re looking for methods to make your coffee habit healthier. However, many ardent supporters claim that this surprising approach can improve your health and even help you lose weight.

Replacing the Milk and Sugar in Coffee with Butter and Oil

Have you considered substituting butter and oil for the milk and sugar in your coffee? This isn’t a Starbucks menu item, but rather a dish developed by David Asprey, the creator, and CEO of Bulletproof and author of “The Bulletproof Diet.”

Many people who can’t start their day without a cup of coffee are now talking about the benefits of bulletproof coffee. An ancient practice that has resurfaced as a powerful performance enhancer. Dave Asprey, an American technology entrepreneur, created the drink after claiming to have shed 100 pounds by consuming a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet.

People Ask If Adding Organic Butter To Coffee Is Healthy

Coffee, butter, and oil are all excellent in their original applications… But combining all three in one fat-frenzied mixture and skipping breakfast under the pretense of being healthy? What a devilish plan. Regardless, owing to silicon valley bio-hacker Dave Asprey, butter coffee has become extremely popular in recent years.

Bullet coffee is a delightful, frothy, hot coffee drink that was maybe one of the first ketogenic recipe inventions. This drink is packed with excellent flavor and, most importantly, fats, thanks to butter, coconut oil, and a splash of heavy cream.

Variations of Bulletproof Coffee

Bulletproof coffee comes in a variety of flavors, some with collagen protein, some without (which I like), some with coconut oil instead of butter, and others with salt. Dave Asprey, on the other hand, made bulletproof coffee famous. Visit the official bulletproof coffee website for more information.

It’s creamy, delicious, and it helps you lose weight!! Bulletproof coffee, also known as keto coffee or butter coffee, is gaining popularity these days. What exactly is the big deal?

There are numerous reasons to incorporate it into your morning routine.

All you need to know about the ever-growing butter coffee trend

Bulletproof coffee does not grant you superpowers, but it has provided me with numerous benefits since I began drinking it. It’s also quite tasty! I can’t seem to get enough of it! Bulletproof coffee is simply brewed high-quality coffee mixed with grass-fed butter and MCT, or brain octane oil if you’ve never heard of it before.

If you haven’t been living under a rock over the past few years, you’ve probably come across “butter coffee” (or the other popular euphemism “bulletproof coffee”) in your travels. So, what exactly is it, and why does it have such a large following? David Beckham, a professional soccer player, and Ed Sheeran, a singer, are said to be heavy drinkers.

Bulletproof coffee is often misunderstood as simply coffee with butter added, but it’s much more granular than that. You’re supposed to use a combination of grass-fed butter and MCT oil. MCT oil is a dietary supplement containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) (MCTs).

When Butter Is Added To Coffee It Becomes “Keto Coffee”

Keto coffee commonly referred to as “bulletproof coffee,” is coffee that has been blended with butter or other fats. It’s incredibly creamy and rich! My companion enquired, “Who in their right mind would put butter in their coffee?” “Hey, don’t knock it before you’ve given it a shot!” I gave my response.

According to followers, including butter coffee in your morning routine can help you achieve your weight reduction objectives faster if you’re on the keto diet.

Adding Cacao Butter for Even Better Taste

Cacao butter isn’t a perfect substitute for grass-fed butter in a bulletproof coffee Butter Coffee Diet, but it’s a tasty addition. Blend in up to a tablespoon with your butter and brain octane c8 MCT oil. With a bulletproof coffee kit, you’ll have everything you need to make bulletproof coffee at home.

I Drank Coffee That Included Natural Organic Butter For A Month And It Was More Magical Than I Expected

Butter coffee is a new and popular beverage made using butter as the primary ingredient. While adding butter to coffee has no established health benefits above normal coffee, it does delay the pace at which caffeine is absorbed into your body.

What if I told you that coffee with butter and coconut oil is not only healthy but also delicious? Yes, it is correct! Keto coffee provides all of the benefits of coffee, plus a lot more. Your morning coffee will no longer be a nervous jolt full of empty calories!

Are There Health Benefits In Adding Butter To Coffee?

Coffee contains a lot of sugar, syrups, and calorie-dense creamers, according to health experts. So you might be shocked by one component that some people are now supporting: butter. Bulletproof executive creator Dave Asprey promoted the notion, and it quickly gained popularity among Paleo dinners.

Is there any butter in your coffee? Yes, indeed. We’ve been hearing about this caffeinated health trend everywhere, thanks to paleo diet devotees and others. We’ve heard great things about the health advantages of this delicious take on your morning cup of joe, and it’s just the type of health fad we’d be ready to try!

In bulletproof coffee, coconut oil is a great substitute for butter. It’s not just plant-based, but it’s also loaded with health benefits. Read this wonderful article from Healthline about the many benefits of coconut oil use.

Do People Think Your Crazy For Adding Butter To Your Coffee?

If you tell someone who isn’t familiar with the keto diet that you put butter in your coffee (along with coconut or MCT oil), they will undoubtedly think you’re crazy.

For coffee drinkers, the bulletproof coffee book will offer all the secrets that can aid many of us in our weight loss efforts. Following the butter coffee weight loss program is a terrific, simple, and effective way to reduce weight.

Some people recommend the Butter Coffee Diet using no more than a spoonful of butter and MCT oil each. After reading about other people’s butter coffee experiences, it appears that starting with any more than that would be asking for digestive problems.

Butter in Coffee?! A Conclusion

Coffee with butter?! That’s all we have to say about it. Don’t dismiss it until you’ve given it a shot!

Omega-3s, CLA, beta-carotene, antioxidants, and vitamins a, k, d, and e are all abundant in grass-fed butter. Not only does combining butter in your coffee supply your body with all of these important elements your body requires to survive, according to one aficionado of the drink. It also keeps you fuller for longer, eliminates jitters and crashes, gives you a slower, more persistent energy high, and wakes you up with a fat-burning drive. What do you think, guys?

To find out more about Low Carb Diets we recommend the Low Card Diet Reviews here.

June 16, 2021

The Butter Coffee Diet – Breakfast Replacement

Butter Coffee – Keto Coffee – Bulletproof Coffee – are they one and the same?

People are putting butter in their coffee, and calling it the Butter Coffee Diet.

We’ll show you how “Bulletproof” Paleo dieters substitute breakfast in this article. More power to you if you’re merely looking for a fresh flavor sensation.

Butter coffee has evolved into a cult of caffeinated, shiny-lipped devotees. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about the “butter coffee diet” vs “bulletproof coffee”.

How to Make Butter Coffee to Replace Breakfast

All you need to know about the ever-growing trend of butter coffees

However, many people love a Keto Coffee Latte made by blending butter, mct oil and coffee together.

Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof.com. He is well known for adding grass fed butter and mct oil into coffee and blending them together making a wonder Keto Latte.

Why Do People Like To Add Butter To Coffee?

Should You Add Butter to Your Coffee?

Butter Coffee: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition, and More

Margarine is Definitely Not Cool!

If you’re new to butter coffee, start with a little amount of oil/ghee (1-2 tablespoons) and gradually increase the amount.

Butter Coffee and the Low Carb Diet Movement

Does Butter Coffee (Bulletproof Coffee) Have Health Benefits?

Have You Jumped On The Fad Of Adding Butter To Your Cup Of Morning Joe?

Step 1 – Make your coffee. Stronger is better!
Step 2 – Pour the coffee into your blender along with 1 or 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil. The coconut oil should be solid at room temperature, but don’t worry it will melt right down with the hot coffee.

Disadvantages of only drinking coffee with added butter

Adding Flavors To Your Coffee In Addition To Butter

Watch Out For The Froth! – Just By Adding Oil or Butter To Coffee

Butter Coffee vs. Bulletproof Coffee

How to Make Butter Coffee Fast!

Breakfast of champions or death wish in a mug?

Butter Coffee Not a Balanced Breakfast – But That’s the Point

Why Grass-fed Butter, or Ghee, in Coffee?

Replacing the Milk and Sugar in Coffee with Butter and Oil

People Ask If Adding Organic Butter To Coffee Is Healthy

Variations of Bulletproof Coffee

It’s creamy, delicious, and it helps you lose weight!! Bulletproof coffee, also known as keto coffee or butter coffee, is gaining popularity these days. What exactly is the big deal?

There are numerous reasons to incorporate it into your morning routine.

All you need to know about the ever-growing butter coffee trend

When Butter Is Added To Coffee It Becomes “Keto Coffee”

According to followers, including butter coffee in your morning routine can help you achieve your weight reduction objectives faster if you’re on the keto diet.

Adding Cacao Butter for Even Better Taste

I Drank Coffee That Included Natural Organic Butter For A Month And It Was More Magical Than I Expected

Are There Health Benefits In Adding Butter To Coffee?

Do People Think Your Crazy For Adding Butter To Your Coffee?

If you tell someone who isn’t familiar with the keto diet that you put butter in your coffee (along with coconut or MCT oil), they will undoubtedly think you’re crazy.

Butter in Coffee?! A Conclusion

Coffee with butter?! That’s all we have to say about it. Don’t dismiss it until you’ve given it a shot!

To find out more about Low Carb Diets we recommend the Low Card Diet Reviews here.

June 16, 2021

Funding Roundup: Innovative Projects Attract Bigger Sums from Global VCs and Angel Investors

Butter Coffee – Keto Coffee – Bulletproof Coffee – are they one and the same?

People are putting butter in their coffee, and calling it the Butter Coffee Diet.

We’ll show you how “Bulletproof” Paleo dieters substitute breakfast in this article. More power to you if you’re merely looking for a fresh flavor sensation.

Butter coffee has evolved into a cult of caffeinated, shiny-lipped devotees. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about the “butter coffee diet” vs “bulletproof coffee”.

How to Make Butter Coffee to Replace Breakfast

All you need to know about the ever-growing trend of butter coffees

However, many people love a Keto Coffee Latte made by blending butter, mct oil and coffee together.

Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof.com. He is well known for adding grass fed butter and mct oil into coffee and blending them together making a wonder Keto Latte.

Why Do People Like To Add Butter To Coffee?

Should You Add Butter to Your Coffee?

Butter Coffee: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition, and More

Margarine is Definitely Not Cool!

If you’re new to butter coffee, start with a little amount of oil/ghee (1-2 tablespoons) and gradually increase the amount.

Butter Coffee and the Low Carb Diet Movement

Does Butter Coffee (Bulletproof Coffee) Have Health Benefits?

Have You Jumped On The Fad Of Adding Butter To Your Cup Of Morning Joe?

Step 1 – Make your coffee. Stronger is better!
Step 2 – Pour the coffee into your blender along with 1 or 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil. The coconut oil should be solid at room temperature, but don’t worry it will melt right down with the hot coffee.

Disadvantages of only drinking coffee with added butter

Adding Flavors To Your Coffee In Addition To Butter

Watch Out For The Froth! – Just By Adding Oil or Butter To Coffee

Butter Coffee vs. Bulletproof Coffee

How to Make Butter Coffee Fast!

Breakfast of champions or death wish in a mug?

Butter Coffee Not a Balanced Breakfast – But That’s the Point

Why Grass-fed Butter, or Ghee, in Coffee?

Replacing the Milk and Sugar in Coffee with Butter and Oil

People Ask If Adding Organic Butter To Coffee Is Healthy

Variations of Bulletproof Coffee

It’s creamy, delicious, and it helps you lose weight!! Bulletproof coffee, also known as keto coffee or butter coffee, is gaining popularity these days. What exactly is the big deal?

There are numerous reasons to incorporate it into your morning routine.

All you need to know about the ever-growing butter coffee trend

When Butter Is Added To Coffee It Becomes “Keto Coffee”

According to followers, including butter coffee in your morning routine can help you achieve your weight reduction objectives faster if you’re on the keto diet.

Adding Cacao Butter for Even Better Taste

I Drank Coffee That Included Natural Organic Butter For A Month And It Was More Magical Than I Expected

Are There Health Benefits In Adding Butter To Coffee?

Do People Think Your Crazy For Adding Butter To Your Coffee?

If you tell someone who isn’t familiar with the keto diet that you put butter in your coffee (along with coconut or MCT oil), they will undoubtedly think you’re crazy.

Butter in Coffee?! A Conclusion

Coffee with butter?! That’s all we have to say about it. Don’t dismiss it until you’ve given it a shot!

To find out more about Low Carb Diets we recommend the Low Card Diet Reviews here.

June 11, 2021

Web Marketing – Advantages And Disadvantages Using Websites

When it comes to

Google My Business

’s rules and guidelines there is a lot of room for improvement.

Yes, they have

rules written down

, but those guidelines are vague in many areas and contradictory in spots.

That makes things confusing for even the smartest marketer or business owner. Trying to understand some of GMBs guidelines is almost like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in a dark room.

And the rules pertaining to Service Area Businesses (SABs) seem to be the

most

confusing.

In this column, you’ll learn about the most common problems SABs experience in Google My Business — and how to solve them.

What is Unique About Service Area Businesses in GMB?

Service Area Businesses are those lacking a physical storefront location where customers can visit.

SABs have employees that go out to their customers and serve or service the customers at their locations.

Common examples of SABs include plumbers, landscapers, pest control companies, and locksmiths. Many of these Service Area Businesses are run out of the business owner’s home.

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Any eligible local service business – a painter, roofer, contractor, etc. – will benefit from claiming and

optimizing their Google My Business listing

.

The problem?

Many Service Area Businesses have set up their GMB profiles incorrectly and are violating Google’s

Guidelines for Representing Your Business on Google

.

Here are some of the common Google My Business Service Area Business problems and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with them.

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How to Correctly Claim Your GMB Service Area Business Listing

The old Google My Business claiming process was flawed for Service Area Businesses.

Google asked these businesses to enter their physical address during the early part of the claiming process.

The business owner would first enter the name of their business:

And then were immediately asked to enter their address.

The catch? There were two little checkboxes many people either skipped or didn’t know what they meant:

I deliver goods and services to my customers.
Hide my address (it’s not a store) Only show region.

Google didn’t do a very good job of explaining these checkboxes and their importance. They were easy to miss and you could select one without the other.

(So you could choose that you delivered goods and services but not check the “Hide my address” box.)

What this means is that there are a ton of SAB Google My Business listings out there online that are set up incorrectly.

Google does

not

allow SAB businesses to display their home address or a non-storefront business address on GMB listings.

There are probably thousands and thousands (if not more) GMB SAB listings set up incorrectly from this flawed claiming process.

And because these business owners have likely not checked the frequently updated Google guidelines, they might not even realize their listings are in violation.

The good news is that Google has finally cleaned up this claiming process and made things a little clearer.

Let’s take a look at the new claiming process.

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The New SAB Claiming Process

First, the business is asked to enter their name and category:

Then they are asked if they want to add a location that customers can visit, like a store or office.

It’s a simple Yes or No radio button.

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It would also be helpful if that page clearly stated that virtual offices or co-working space addresses are not allowed unless very specific criteria are met… but I’m jumping ahead of myself.

When the Service Area Business owner selects “No,” they are given the opportunity to list service areas:

It’s not until the very end of the process that they’re then asked for their address so that the verification postcard with the PIN number can be sent out to them.

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And the good thing? Google already knows that they are a Service Area Business, so when they go into their GMB dashboard, they are already set up as a SAB with no address displayed!

(Big improvement, huh?)

So this helps all the new service businesses claiming their GMB listings.

But what should all the SABs do if they already have their address displayed in their GMB listings?

Go Ahead – Delete Your Address Already!

You can select up to 20 service areas.

Keep in mind that the service areas you select should be within a two-hour drive from your location.

Also, fair warning: sometimes deleting your address can automatically trigger a suspension or can cause you to have to re-verify your listing.

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So before you delete your address, make sure you that you have formal proof of your business’s legitimacy in the way of documents with your company’s name and business address on them.

You’ll need to provide this to Google during the GMB listing reinstatement process, should you get suspended.

You will have to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business to get your listing reinstated if you get suspended.

But keep in mind that if you don’t delete your address from your GMB listing, you are very likely going to get suspended sooner rather than later anyway for violating GMBs guidelines.

It’s better to be proactive and follow the rules and explain to Google that you were correcting your errors instead of getting flat-out busted.

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Tip For Digital Marketing Agencies:

In the example below, it’s pretty obvious that this business is being run out of a home just from the photo that Google displays in the GMB listing:

But you can use Melissa.com’s lookup tool to confirm it:

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They’ll then be given the option to select service areas.

What Is a Google My Business Hybrid Business?

Before we move on, it’s best that we discuss what a

Hybrid Business

is.

These businesses also go out to their customers to service them at their location.

Restaurants with indoor dining but also deliver food to people’s homes are one example.

Hybrid Businesses can have the best of both worlds – they can show their address (as long as they have permanent signage at their storefront) – and can select service areas.

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If they don’t have permanent signage at their location, however, they can only be categorized as a SAB and they

cannot

display their address in their GMB profile.

By the way, Google doesn’t consider vinyl signs to be permanent signage.

Employees, Extra Locations, and Metro Listings… Oh, My!

According to Google’s guidelines, Service Area Businesses should have

one

profile for the central office or location with a designated service area.

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Additionally, the guidelines state that Service Area Businesses can only create

one profile

for the metropolitan area that they serve.

(Confused yet? Remember my analogy about solving the Rubik’s Cube in a dark room? Here’s where that comes into play…)

So this is where things get complex. Let’s break this down a bit, and I will give you a word of caution: Do

not

try and push the limits or stretch these guidelines.

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If you violate or push the boundaries of these rules, you will get suspended

.

When it comes to Google My Business’s Guidelines, it is far better to be safe than sorry.

I’ll explain each of these as best I can, based on my interpretation and experience. Feel free to consult other expert opinions as well…

Service Area Businesses Should Have One Profile for the Central Office or Location With a Designated Service Area

This makes sense for most Service Area Businesses.

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You would claim only one Google My Business listing and not include your physical address in that listing. You can list up to 20 service areas.

If You Have Different Locations for Your Service Business, With Separate Service Areas and Separate Staff at Each Location, You’re Allowed One Profile for Each Location

Not. Going. To. Happen. Don’t do it!

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So, again, this guideline would truly not fit most SABs.

Again, if this truly and legitimately is not your business model – which for 98% of the SAB cases I can predict it is not – don’t set up your listings this way.

Service Area Businesses Can Only Create One Profile for the Metropolitan Area That They Serve

This one makes sense. Doesn’t it?

And lastly…

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The Boundaries of Your SABs GMB Profile’s Overall Service Area Shouldn’t Be More Than About a Two-Hour Drive From Where Your Business Is Based

For some businesses, larger service areas may be appropriate.

But please don’t be like these people who literally had several countries as their service areas:

Don’t worry. They were taken down by Google. (See what happens when you break the rules?)

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Not-Real Offices: Let’s Get Real

I’ll lay out the hard truth for you, so brace yourself.

Businesses with a physical address often rank better than those that do not display their address.

If you think you’re going to try and trick Google by adding one of those types of addresses to your GMB listing, you are just biding time until your listing gets suspended.

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And, of course, you must have your employee(s) there at that office during business hours.

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So don’t mess with the bull.

How to Select the Best GMB Categories for a Service Area Business

When it comes to categories, select those most specific to your business. Since categories directly impact your rankings, selecting the right categories for your GMB listing is extra important.

For some Service Area Businesses, it makes sense to choose several different categories. You can choose up to ten, and some may need to be changed depending on the season or other circumstances.

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Warning:

Changing your GMB categories can sometimes trigger a suspension or cause Google to re-verify your GMB listing.

Spammy SAB Categories

Service Area Businesses are prone to getting suspended due to the nature of their business and because there’s a lot of spam associated with Service Area Business listings.

It’s not uncommon to see fake SAB GMB listings.

These fake listings not only hurt consumers but also harm legitimate business owners. Here are just

some

of the spammier SAB categories:

Garage Door Companies.
Plumbers.
Locksmiths.
Pest Control.
HVAC.
Tree Pruning.
Roofing.
Water Damage Restoration.
Flooring Contractors.
Foundation Repair.
Tree Service.

If you are in virtually any Service Area Business, you need to be prepared at all times for a suspension – even if you are following all of the rules.

Sometimes Google does a “sweep” and suspends a whole bunch of listings for no reason. You have to be prepared with your paperwork to fill out the reinstatement request form.

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Service Area Business Suspensions

Some industries are more likely to get their GMB listings suspended than others. These categories are known to have more spam and fake listings – which makes them more prone to suspensions.

As I mentioned, these spammy categories are typically Service Area Business and include locksmiths, plumbers, pest control services, HVAC, etc.

To prepare for a suspension, please read my recent blog post about

what to do if your GMB listing gets suspended

.

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But keep one thing in mind if you get busted using a virtual office or co-working space address: you simply can’t go in and delete that address and call it good.

Then you’ll be ready to fill out the reinstatement request form.

You also must be prepared to submit legal/official documentation to prove that you run your business out of the address you entered.

You are the one that needs to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business – otherwise they can deny your reinstatement, and you’ll be off the grid.

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SAB Sob Stories

I truly hope that after reading this article, you’re better prepared with your Service Area Business Google My Business profile.

To your success!

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Lamb Versus Beef – Paleo Diet Which Meat To Choose

Paleo Diet – Lamb Versus Beef Which Meat To Choose: A healthy soil, and healthy plant, and a healthy animal are all necessary components of a healthy ecosystem, we believe, result in healthier food. All of our lands are organically certified, which means we never use synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.

Which Meat to Choose?

We never routinely administer medications to our animals or treat them with hazardous pesticides. The animals are housed in various pastures where they are free to roam and forage for whatever nourishment they require at the moment. There is substantial evidence that grass-fed beef has a more excellent omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio and higher amounts of numerous essential micronutrients than conventional cattle.

Organic, grass-fed red meat in any form is healthful and safe. If forced to select between lamb and beef, however, lamb is the superior choice. Due to rising demand, beef production has become industrialised. As previously said, grass-fed animals generate higher-quality meat. Additionally, lambs require grassland for grazing.

Unlike cattle, large lamb production does not result in high-quality meat. As a result of the more humane way lambs are produced, they are more nutritious and healthier than beef.

Chicken is one of the most often consumed meats in the world of bodybuilding. It is incredibly lean (assuming you use chicken breast) and simple to prepare. Additionally, this meat freezes nicely, so you may prepare it ahead of time if you want to cook your meals fast and conveniently.

Recently, grass-fed beef has grown in popularity, owing mainly to numerous media outlets revealing the atrocities of conventional meat production. In my case, the film Food Inc. and Michael Pollan’s outstanding book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” sparked my interest in the subject.

When I say “grass-fed beef,” here is a brief explanation: Cattle have adapted to graze grass throughout time. As a result, they obtain all of their nutrition from grass alone.

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Ideas for quick organic dinners

We all have hectic schedules, it can be tempting to order takeout or microwave a prepackaged meal. However, if you want to stay healthy and fit, it is best to cook your meal from scratch. It’s much better if you utilise organic food. Organic foods are not handled with chemicals.

Therefore they are just as God intended. They have more flavour and a greater variety of nutrients. And, with our hectic schedules, we want to stay as healthy as possible. So eating organic, fresh food makes sense on multiple levels. The challenge now is, what can you make that is organic, healthy, and quick to eat?

Cook in Small Batches.

Cooking in batches is one approach to ensure you have food ready to go. So please spend a few hours cooking all of your favourite dishes, portioning them out, and freezing them.

An organic ragu base sauce is a terrific thing to have on hand in the freezer. Follow this basic recipe and adjust the ingredients to your liking.

Two cans of chopped tomatoes (400g) (organic)
Two celery stalks (chopped)
Two peeled and sliced carrots two onions (peeled and finely diced)
100 g brown mushrooms, organic (finely chopped)
One garlic clove, coarsely grated
ONE BAY LEAF
A handful of basil leaves (recommended but not required) or dried basil
1 quart of water
2 tbsp. organic tomato puree
30 mL EVOO EXTRA VIRGIN
A few grains of Himalayan salt and black pepper for seasoning.

250g organic minced beef, lamb, turkey, or Quorn

In a skillet, sauté the celery, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and onions in olive oil (if using beef, lamb or turkey, add the meat at this stage).
Add the canned tomatoes, herbs, tomato puree, water, and spice when the veggies are tender, and the beef is browned.
If you’re using Quorn mince, you can add it now.
Stir the ingredients together and then slowly boil for around 30 minutes. Make sure to mix it occasionally so that it doesn’t stick.
Before freezing, remove the bay leaf.

This base is suitable for the following dishes:

Bolognaise is best served with organic wholemeal pasta or spaghetti.

Cook organic boiled and mashed potatoes for Cottage Pie (beef) or Shepherd’s Pie (lamb).

Instead of basil, use home-grown mint to make this classic lamb meal stand out.

Alternatively, experiment with mashed organic potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas.

Serve with cooked organic brown rice and a tin of organic kidney beans and chilli powder for a great chilli con Carne.

The ultimate fast food is organic free-range eggs.

And who doesn’t enjoy a good frittata? You can use up food sitting in the back of the fridge and make dinner tonight.

Ten eggs
The onion (chopped)
Two garlic cloves smashed
Grass-fed butter (25 g)
200 g organic cooked vegetables Broccoli, wilted spinach or kale, peppers, mushrooms, or asparagus are all excellent choices (or anything else you fancy).
50 g grated cheese of choice – cheddar, feta, or goat’s cheese work well.
Black pepper and Himalayan salt
Extras to give your frittata a bit more zing – chopped herbs such as basil, thyme or chives or how about a sprinkle of chilli powder or cayenne pepper.

1. if not already cooked, lightly steam or fry the vegetable(s) (in extra virgin olive oil).
2. Thoroughly drain all vegetables, especially spinach and green cabbage.
3. Cook onion and garlic in the butter until they are tender.
4. in a bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the spices, cheese and any extra herbs or seasoning if necessary. 5. Add the cooked vegetables to the onions. 6. 6. pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir to ensure everything is mixed through. Cook for about five minutes so the bottom and sides are cooked. 7. Then place under the preheated grill for a further 5 minutes to cook the top. 8. Remove and cut into portions. Serve hot or cold with salad or on their own.

So there you have it. A few organic, quick dinner ideas that can be adapted in different ways. Enjoy

Breakfast On The Paleo Diet

Does the prospect of breakfast, lunch, and supper consisting entirely of steak make your mouth water? Alternatively, does your stomach churn? Given that many of my colleagues and members of the Paleo-Keto community are experimenting with and promoting the meatless carnivore diet, I felt forced to research the benefits and hazards linked with it.

While I attempt to provide an unbiased assessment of paleo diet fads by informing you of their benefits and drawbacks, I will share my view.

Sustainable Weight Loss On A Paleo Diet

You’re going to be surprised at where pork ends up on this list! I say, shocked!

We’ve previously discussed individuals who are persuaded that eating only meat is the way to go. “Carnivore dieters swear by a laundry list of benefits associated with an all-meat diet, the most significant of which is that it results in immediate and consistent weight loss,” my colleague Eddie Kim writes. But, not unexpectedly, her views contradict those of Dana Hunnes, senior nutritionist at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, about the nutritional benefit of a meat-only diet. “Let me begin by stating that a plant-based paleo diet is the healthiest option available,” Hunnes says.

While the carnivore diet is popular, it is a very restrictive diet with little scientific support. While it may produce immediate outcomes such as weight loss, many people will likely struggle to maintain it over the long run. In addition, exclusion of entire food groups from a carnivore’s diet may result in malnutrition. Individuals interested in attempting a high-protein paleo diet should examine the palaeolithic or ketogenic diets instead.

The most significant benefits were: no stomach issues or inflammation, improved constant energy (it took roughly seven months after the switch), no-carb or food cravings, no constipation, regular appetite and satiety, no inflammation, and finally, fat reduction. I began the carnivore diet to improve my health, not of losing fat or weight.

This is the message I preach to my clients: Prioritize your health and restoration; everything else will fall into place. The issue with yo-yo dieting is that you are pursuing unattainable objectives and expectations while adhering to an unsustainable diet or exercise regimen.

I was very interested when I first heard about this diet. It flies in the face of everything we’ve ever learned about food. Consuming nothing but meat?! It seems insane, but it’s also quite intriguing. It appears that folks who first try Paleo or Keto end up trying Carnivore for various reasons. For example, many believe that when they consume meat solely, they get miraculous remission from autoimmune disorders and other health problems and weight loss.

Lamb vs. Beef: Difference in Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, and Taste

This article compares lamb to mutton, taking into account characteristics like taste, cooking time, and health. Giriraj Singh argues that beef vs mutton is analogous to sister vs wife… India. Today, I’ll demonstrate how to tell the difference between real and imitation mutton.

Lamb tends to be leaner as lamb is mostly pure grass-fed, unlike beef which is more commonly fattened. History says that after the Norman invasion of England, English words for prepared foods took on their French equivalents. Although mutton is often considered old-fashioned, it has recently seen a massive upsurge in popularity.

What Is the Paleo Diet? A Beginner’s Guide to This Popular Diet

Increased red meat consumption has been linked to a variety of health concerns, including type 2 diabetes. According to research, food processing is a significant component in increasing the risk. Red meat in its purest form is an excellent source of protein and B vitamins and Increased red meat consumption has been linked to a variety of health concerns, including type 2 diabetes. According to research, food processing is a significant component in increasing the risk.

Red meat in its purest form is an excellent source of protein and B vitamins and has been an important component of the human diet. Red meat is typically derived from farm-raised mammals. Such as Red meat is a popular dietary choice for followers of the Paleo diet, which bases food choices on what our forefathers and mothers would have had available to them.

Lamb vs. Beef: Nutrition Facts

When animals are free to move and consume the nourishment they require, a superior product is developed. Numerous clients remarked on our beef’s delectable flavour, which is significantly more aromatic than standard feedlot beef. Our lamb is mild in flavour and delectable, owing to its growth and the Katahdin breed.

Our pork originates from traditional breeds that are renowned for their flavour. We cultivate standard breeds of fowl, but the ability to obtain half of their food from various pasture and move significantly improves their taste.

Lamb and beef are two different and frequently available cuts of red meat that are high in nutrients. Beef is a readily available red meat that is widely consumed, particularly in the United States. Lamb, on the other hand, is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. We shall compare the nutritional worth, health benefits, and flavour of lamb versus beef in this post.

Grass-fed and pasture-raised beef and lamb – of which we are particularly fond of New Zealand’s – are not only delectable but also nutritionally dense. Packed with whole proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, pasture-raised beef and lamb provide unmatched nutritional benefits for a better life.

When you purchase our grass-fed beef, lamb, and other meats, you are purchasing the same meals that our forefathers and mothers ate and that our children deserve. Grass-fed meals are higher in nutrients (omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids, beta-carotene, vitamins A and B, calcium, magnesium, and potassium) than factory-farmed beef and lamb. Additionally, they are lower in saturated fat and omega-6 fatty acids.

The nutrients in our beef come from the sun, grasses, and soil on our property, not from the grain truck. Grass-fed goods are free of herbicide residues such as Roundup, making them a far cleaner and healthier alternative to grain-fed beef.

Is Lamb Healthier Than Beef?

A fun fact about lamb is that it is more nutritious than pork or beef. It contains a plethora of benefits that can assist and perhaps astonish you. Given that consuming excessive amounts of pork and beef can frequently result in health concerns, and I would suggest is that you explore lamb as a healthier alternative. Continue reading: What flavour do lentils have? What should I anticipate?

Another element that contributes to lamb being healthier than beef is the meat’s quality. Lamb is predominantly grass-fed, whereas processed beef is derived from grain-fed cattle. Now that animals cannot digest whole grains completely, our bodies are unable to digest such meat.

Due to the presence of ruminants in lamb flesh, it is easily digested. Due to the significant fat content of red meat, it is not considered lean meat. However, the fat content of various cuts of meat differs.

Not only do New Zealand grass-fed beef and lamb have a taste of nature, with subtle overtones of the verdant pastures where the meat was reared, but they also have unmatched nutritional benefits. Grass-fed red meat has more vitamin A and E and has a healthier fat profile.

In addition, it contains less total fat, more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and a healthier ratio than grain-fed beef. Packed with complete protein, bioavailable iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, as well as bioactive creatine, carnitine, and carnosine, and antioxidants, there is no doubt that New Zealand grass-fed beef and lamb are nature’s powerhouse.

Generally, the following meals are on a carnivore’s* menu:
Meat includes beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, and pork. Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and herring. Oysters, scallops, clams, prawns, crabs, and lobsters are all examples of shellfish. Additional animal products include eggs, fat, bone marrow, and bone broth. Offal, liver, kidney, and heart are all organ meats—unflavored, carbonated, or non-carbonated water. Whenever feasible, consume only pasture-raised or wild-caught animal products for a healthier version of the carnivore diet.

Lamb vs. Beef: Difference in Taste

Are you sick of the flavour of ground beef? Or maybe of chicken mince? May we introduce you to lamb mince? You may recognise this protein, famous throughout the Mediterranean, from one of the numerous Greek, Turkish, or Moroccan cuisines that incorporate it. While it may not be as standard on your dinner table as chicken, there is a reason for its international popularity.

Grass-fed beef and steak have a distinct flavour compared to grain-fed beef and steak. Chefs frequently assert that the fat is what gives meat its flavour. Due to the difference in diet between grass-fed and grain-fed cattle, each type of meat has a specific vitamin and lipid profile, imparting a distinct flavour. Many Americans are accustomed to grain-fed beef.

However, there have been arguments over which type of meat tastes the best. According to some restaurateurs, pasture-raised beef is dry or rough, while others believe it has a “meatier” and “earthier” flavour.

White meat and red meat are the two primary types of meat. What constitutes a distinction between the two?
Generally, meats classified as “red meat” are red before and occasionally after cooking. For example, beef, lamb, and venison are all red because they contain myoglobin protein. This is an iron-containing protein that contributes to the red colour of certain meats.

Lamb is becoming more popular as a regular part of people’s diets, as the taste is enjoyable and gives a variation from chicken and beef. However, portion control is critical when it comes to lamb, as it is one of the fattier cuts of red meat.

If you eat a large amount of it, you increase your risk of developing a range of various diseases, not to mention the likelihood of gaining body fat.

Is Lamb Fattier Than Beef?

Lamb and beef contain a high concentration of saturated fats and cholesterol. However, is lamb fattier meat than beef? Indeed, it is. Lamb is slightly fattier than beef. However, the fat found in lamb meat is beneficial to one’s health. Lambs are high in omega-3 fats due to their grass-fed diet. The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is particularly remarkable and beneficial to cardiovascular health.

Which is the superior meat, bison or beef? How about bison or lamb?

Is bison, chicken, or beef a healthier protein source if you’re seeking a nutrient-dense source of protein? Bison contains one of the most extraordinary levels of protein of any meat. As with beef, chicken, or turkey, the exact amount of nutrients found in bison varies depending on the cut of bison meat purchased.

All leaner cuts of meat, such as Top Sirloin and the equivalent of London Broil, are fewer in calories and fat than other cuts of meat with higher fat content.

So I set out to compare grain-fed American lamb, New Zealand lamb, and grass-fed American lamb. American lamb used to be significantly more expensive than New Zealand lamb, but I’ve seen that American prices are now comparable to or cheaper than New Zealand pricing.

Meat Quality: Another Reason Lamb Is Better Than Beef

In conclusion, lamb appears to be a superior choice for red meat when compared to beef. Grass-fed lamb and beef provide a plethora of health advantages. However, grass-fed beef is more challenging to come by than grass-fed lamb.

While lamb has slightly more calories than beef, it is more flavorful and provides high-quality protein. Regardless matter whether you choose lamb or beef, red meat should not be consumed daily. If you must have red meat daily, be mindful of your amounts and the cuts of meat you consume, particularly beef.

Red and processed meats are frequently associated with higher inflammatory markers, according to the majority of research. However, these studies frequently make no distinction between beef, hog, lamb, and other red meats; also, processed meat is consistently worse than fresh meat. Furthermore, the studies make no distinction between the meat’s quality or preparation (e.g. grilled vs non-grilled).

Many consider a lean cut of lamb to be one of the healthiest types of red meat you can eat. Lamb is a good source of all essential amino acids and protein of excellent quality. Mutton is comparable to lamb, except that it is the meat of an adult sheep. Lamb is a healthy meat option in part because it is typically grown naturally. Sheep gain weight through grass consumption and are customarily fed a natural, healthy diet.

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Which Meat to Choose?

Unlike cattle, large lamb production does not result in high-quality meat. As a result of the more humane way lambs are produced, they are more nutritious and healthier than beef.

When I say “grass-fed beef,” here is a brief explanation: Cattle have adapted to graze grass throughout time. As a result, they obtain all of their nutrition from grass alone.

lamb-versus-beef

Ideas for quick organic dinners

Cook in Small Batches.

Cooking in batches is one approach to ensure you have food ready to go. So please spend a few hours cooking all of your favourite dishes, portioning them out, and freezing them.

An organic ragu base sauce is a terrific thing to have on hand in the freezer. Follow this basic recipe and adjust the ingredients to your liking.

Two cans of chopped tomatoes (400g) (organic)
Two celery stalks (chopped)
Two peeled and sliced carrots two onions (peeled and finely diced)
100 g brown mushrooms, organic (finely chopped)
One garlic clove, coarsely grated
ONE BAY LEAF
A handful of basil leaves (recommended but not required) or dried basil
1 quart of water
2 tbsp. organic tomato puree
30 mL EVOO EXTRA VIRGIN
A few grains of Himalayan salt and black pepper for seasoning.

250g organic minced beef, lamb, turkey, or Quorn

In a skillet, sauté the celery, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and onions in olive oil (if using beef, lamb or turkey, add the meat at this stage).
Add the canned tomatoes, herbs, tomato puree, water, and spice when the veggies are tender, and the beef is browned.
If you’re using Quorn mince, you can add it now.
Stir the ingredients together and then slowly boil for around 30 minutes. Make sure to mix it occasionally so that it doesn’t stick.
Before freezing, remove the bay leaf.

This base is suitable for the following dishes:

Bolognaise is best served with organic wholemeal pasta or spaghetti.

Cook organic boiled and mashed potatoes for Cottage Pie (beef) or Shepherd’s Pie (lamb).

Instead of basil, use home-grown mint to make this classic lamb meal stand out.

Alternatively, experiment with mashed organic potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas.

Serve with cooked organic brown rice and a tin of organic kidney beans and chilli powder for a great chilli con Carne.

The ultimate fast food is organic free-range eggs.

And who doesn’t enjoy a good frittata? You can use up food sitting in the back of the fridge and make dinner tonight.

Ten eggs
The onion (chopped)
Two garlic cloves smashed
Grass-fed butter (25 g)
200 g organic cooked vegetables Broccoli, wilted spinach or kale, peppers, mushrooms, or asparagus are all excellent choices (or anything else you fancy).
50 g grated cheese of choice – cheddar, feta, or goat’s cheese work well.
Black pepper and Himalayan salt
Extras to give your frittata a bit more zing – chopped herbs such as basil, thyme or chives or how about a sprinkle of chilli powder or cayenne pepper.

So there you have it. A few organic, quick dinner ideas that can be adapted in different ways. Enjoy

Breakfast On The Paleo Diet

While I attempt to provide an unbiased assessment of paleo diet fads by informing you of their benefits and drawbacks, I will share my view.

Sustainable Weight Loss On A Paleo Diet

You’re going to be surprised at where pork ends up on this list! I say, shocked!

Lamb vs. Beef: Difference in Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, and Taste

What Is the Paleo Diet? A Beginner’s Guide to This Popular Diet

Lamb vs. Beef: Nutrition Facts

Is Lamb Healthier Than Beef?

Lamb vs. Beef: Difference in Taste

If you eat a large amount of it, you increase your risk of developing a range of various diseases, not to mention the likelihood of gaining body fat.

Is Lamb Fattier Than Beef?

Which is the superior meat, bison or beef? How about bison or lamb?

All leaner cuts of meat, such as Top Sirloin and the equivalent of London Broil, are fewer in calories and fat than other cuts of meat with higher fat content.

Meat Quality: Another Reason Lamb Is Better Than Beef

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Video Marketing Conversion Rates – How To Increase Results

When it comes to

Google My Business

’s rules and guidelines there is a lot of room for improvement.

Yes, they have

rules written down

, but those guidelines are vague in many areas and contradictory in spots.

That makes things confusing for even the smartest marketer or business owner. Trying to understand some of GMBs guidelines is almost like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in a dark room.

And the rules pertaining to Service Area Businesses (SABs) seem to be the

most

confusing.

In this column, you’ll learn about the most common problems SABs experience in Google My Business — and how to solve them.

What is Unique About Service Area Businesses in GMB?

Service Area Businesses are those lacking a physical storefront location where customers can visit.

SABs have employees that go out to their customers and serve or service the customers at their locations.

Common examples of SABs include plumbers, landscapers, pest control companies, and locksmiths. Many of these Service Area Businesses are run out of the business owner’s home.

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Any eligible local service business – a painter, roofer, contractor, etc. – will benefit from claiming and

optimizing their Google My Business listing

.

The problem?

Many Service Area Businesses have set up their GMB profiles incorrectly and are violating Google’s

Guidelines for Representing Your Business on Google

.

Here are some of the common Google My Business Service Area Business problems and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with them.

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How to Correctly Claim Your GMB Service Area Business Listing

The old Google My Business claiming process was flawed for Service Area Businesses.

Google asked these businesses to enter their physical address during the early part of the claiming process.

The business owner would first enter the name of their business:

And then were immediately asked to enter their address.

The catch? There were two little checkboxes many people either skipped or didn’t know what they meant:

I deliver goods and services to my customers.
Hide my address (it’s not a store) Only show region.

Google didn’t do a very good job of explaining these checkboxes and their importance. They were easy to miss and you could select one without the other.

(So you could choose that you delivered goods and services but not check the “Hide my address” box.)

What this means is that there are a ton of SAB Google My Business listings out there online that are set up incorrectly.

Google does

not

allow SAB businesses to display their home address or a non-storefront business address on GMB listings.

There are probably thousands and thousands (if not more) GMB SAB listings set up incorrectly from this flawed claiming process.

And because these business owners have likely not checked the frequently updated Google guidelines, they might not even realize their listings are in violation.

The good news is that Google has finally cleaned up this claiming process and made things a little clearer.

Let’s take a look at the new claiming process.

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The New SAB Claiming Process

First, the business is asked to enter their name and category:

Then they are asked if they want to add a location that customers can visit, like a store or office.

It’s a simple Yes or No radio button.

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It would also be helpful if that page clearly stated that virtual offices or co-working space addresses are not allowed unless very specific criteria are met… but I’m jumping ahead of myself.

When the Service Area Business owner selects “No,” they are given the opportunity to list service areas:

It’s not until the very end of the process that they’re then asked for their address so that the verification postcard with the PIN number can be sent out to them.

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And the good thing? Google already knows that they are a Service Area Business, so when they go into their GMB dashboard, they are already set up as a SAB with no address displayed!

(Big improvement, huh?)

So this helps all the new service businesses claiming their GMB listings.

But what should all the SABs do if they already have their address displayed in their GMB listings?

Go Ahead – Delete Your Address Already!

You can select up to 20 service areas.

Keep in mind that the service areas you select should be within a two-hour drive from your location.

Also, fair warning: sometimes deleting your address can automatically trigger a suspension or can cause you to have to re-verify your listing.

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So before you delete your address, make sure you that you have formal proof of your business’s legitimacy in the way of documents with your company’s name and business address on them.

You’ll need to provide this to Google during the GMB listing reinstatement process, should you get suspended.

You will have to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business to get your listing reinstated if you get suspended.

But keep in mind that if you don’t delete your address from your GMB listing, you are very likely going to get suspended sooner rather than later anyway for violating GMBs guidelines.

It’s better to be proactive and follow the rules and explain to Google that you were correcting your errors instead of getting flat-out busted.

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Tip For Digital Marketing Agencies:

In the example below, it’s pretty obvious that this business is being run out of a home just from the photo that Google displays in the GMB listing:

But you can use Melissa.com’s lookup tool to confirm it:

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They’ll then be given the option to select service areas.

What Is a Google My Business Hybrid Business?

Before we move on, it’s best that we discuss what a

Hybrid Business

is.

These businesses also go out to their customers to service them at their location.

Restaurants with indoor dining but also deliver food to people’s homes are one example.

Hybrid Businesses can have the best of both worlds – they can show their address (as long as they have permanent signage at their storefront) – and can select service areas.

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If they don’t have permanent signage at their location, however, they can only be categorized as a SAB and they

cannot

display their address in their GMB profile.

By the way, Google doesn’t consider vinyl signs to be permanent signage.

Employees, Extra Locations, and Metro Listings… Oh, My!

According to Google’s guidelines, Service Area Businesses should have

one

profile for the central office or location with a designated service area.

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Additionally, the guidelines state that Service Area Businesses can only create

one profile

for the metropolitan area that they serve.

(Confused yet? Remember my analogy about solving the Rubik’s Cube in a dark room? Here’s where that comes into play…)

So this is where things get complex. Let’s break this down a bit, and I will give you a word of caution: Do

not

try and push the limits or stretch these guidelines.

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If you violate or push the boundaries of these rules, you will get suspended

.

When it comes to Google My Business’s Guidelines, it is far better to be safe than sorry.

I’ll explain each of these as best I can, based on my interpretation and experience. Feel free to consult other expert opinions as well…

Service Area Businesses Should Have One Profile for the Central Office or Location With a Designated Service Area

This makes sense for most Service Area Businesses.

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You would claim only one Google My Business listing and not include your physical address in that listing. You can list up to 20 service areas.

If You Have Different Locations for Your Service Business, With Separate Service Areas and Separate Staff at Each Location, You’re Allowed One Profile for Each Location

Not. Going. To. Happen. Don’t do it!

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So, again, this guideline would truly not fit most SABs.

Again, if this truly and legitimately is not your business model – which for 98% of the SAB cases I can predict it is not – don’t set up your listings this way.

Service Area Businesses Can Only Create One Profile for the Metropolitan Area That They Serve

This one makes sense. Doesn’t it?

And lastly…

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The Boundaries of Your SABs GMB Profile’s Overall Service Area Shouldn’t Be More Than About a Two-Hour Drive From Where Your Business Is Based

For some businesses, larger service areas may be appropriate.

But please don’t be like these people who literally had several countries as their service areas:

Don’t worry. They were taken down by Google. (See what happens when you break the rules?)

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Not-Real Offices: Let’s Get Real

I’ll lay out the hard truth for you, so brace yourself.

Businesses with a physical address often rank better than those that do not display their address.

If you think you’re going to try and trick Google by adding one of those types of addresses to your GMB listing, you are just biding time until your listing gets suspended.

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And, of course, you must have your employee(s) there at that office during business hours.

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So don’t mess with the bull.

How to Select the Best GMB Categories for a Service Area Business

When it comes to categories, select those most specific to your business. Since categories directly impact your rankings, selecting the right categories for your GMB listing is extra important.

For some Service Area Businesses, it makes sense to choose several different categories. You can choose up to ten, and some may need to be changed depending on the season or other circumstances.

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Warning:

Changing your GMB categories can sometimes trigger a suspension or cause Google to re-verify your GMB listing.

Spammy SAB Categories

Service Area Businesses are prone to getting suspended due to the nature of their business and because there’s a lot of spam associated with Service Area Business listings.

It’s not uncommon to see fake SAB GMB listings.

These fake listings not only hurt consumers but also harm legitimate business owners. Here are just

some

of the spammier SAB categories:

Garage Door Companies.
Plumbers.
Locksmiths.
Pest Control.
HVAC.
Tree Pruning.
Roofing.
Water Damage Restoration.
Flooring Contractors.
Foundation Repair.
Tree Service.

If you are in virtually any Service Area Business, you need to be prepared at all times for a suspension – even if you are following all of the rules.

Sometimes Google does a “sweep” and suspends a whole bunch of listings for no reason. You have to be prepared with your paperwork to fill out the reinstatement request form.

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Service Area Business Suspensions

Some industries are more likely to get their GMB listings suspended than others. These categories are known to have more spam and fake listings – which makes them more prone to suspensions.

As I mentioned, these spammy categories are typically Service Area Business and include locksmiths, plumbers, pest control services, HVAC, etc.

To prepare for a suspension, please read my recent blog post about

what to do if your GMB listing gets suspended

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But keep one thing in mind if you get busted using a virtual office or co-working space address: you simply can’t go in and delete that address and call it good.

Then you’ll be ready to fill out the reinstatement request form.

You also must be prepared to submit legal/official documentation to prove that you run your business out of the address you entered.

You are the one that needs to prove to Google that you are a legitimate business – otherwise they can deny your reinstatement, and you’ll be off the grid.

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SAB Sob Stories

I truly hope that after reading this article, you’re better prepared with your Service Area Business Google My Business profile.

To your success!

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June 11, 2021

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Acupuncture – What does Acupuncture feel like?

Acupuncture – How Does Acupuncture Affect Our Body? : There are many reasons to become an acupuncturist, and one of the most important is the potential to help people. Having the capacity to stimulate areas on my own body whenever I need to. In this way, I can always manage to be on my table and freshen myself with a few needles should I suffer from a headache or feel a cold on the horizon. Even if I’m not engaged in a focused training regimen, the magic of acupuncture still holds for me, as long as I know where the points are and what they do. Then, by pressing on these points, I can experience effects.

Everyone is affected differently by acupuncture. Instead of using hypodermic (injection) needles to take blood or deliver medication, acupuncture needles are solid and very thin, generating just a small amount of pain. Up to 40 acupuncture needles can be inserted into the tip of a conventional hypodermic needle’s head. For a single session, an acupuncturist will choose between two or eight acupuncture points to insert needles. There is no feeling at all when the needles are inserted for some people, while for others, the sensation is barely noticeable. People typically experience these feelings and symptoms that precede arousal: tingling, numbness, heaviness, or warmth.

These needles are as fine as human hair when needles are used for acupuncture. Most individuals experience only a moderate level of discomfort when the needle is inserted. To administer the drug, the needle is introduced in a location that creates discomfort or pressure. Alternatively, the needles may be heated during the treatment, or a low level of electrical current may be delivered to them. It has been reported that acupuncture can enliven certain persons. Others say they feel comfortable.

Nerve damage caused by the wrong needle insertion might cause discomfort during therapy. To avoid infection, the needles must be sterilised. If you are going to utilise acupuncture therapy, it is critical to work with a licenced acupuncturist. Because of their close association with medical devices, like other medical devices, acupuncture needles are regulated by the FDA using GMP and single-use sterility requirements.

An actual decrease in stress or anxiety Compared to traditional Western medicine, acupuncture is considered rather quiet. If you go to it every day, you will feel that sense of calm and well-being become part of your routine. The stresses of life, though not dire, seem to be far less taxing. You have a lower chance of getting sick. Regular use of acupuncture can help the immune system by strengthening it, and those who use it regularly frequently report fewer illnesses throughout the course of the year.

Tremors or electrical sensations at Acupuncture points

Certain acupuncturists say that it is possible to detect tremor or electrical sensations because they are the outflow of harmful energy (or evil energy in TCM). Also, a robust rise in the circulation and the kidneys must be implemented while treating rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis (a kind of arthritis that affects the spine). Some patients will have chills, shivering, or total body stiffness and feel like they have a severe case of the flu. However, this will pass after the symptoms decrease.

Serotonin is found in the body, and its presence results in calm and reduced anxiety. Stylostixis treatment has an impact on serotonin levels, too. In addition to affecting amino acids and catecholamines, acupuncture affects neurotransmitters such as GABA and glutamate.

For patients who experience fatigue or other side effects following a session, acupuncturists often wait two or three days before scheduling another treatment. There are very few differences between the muscle soreness you get after exercising and the fatigue and soreness you get after acupuncture. By applying heat to the pained areas, a hot water bottle or heat pack can help relieve the pain. Individuals who are affected by EPS can also relax their bodies by taking hot showers or baths with Epsom salts.

Millions of people throughout the world have arthritis. It is a frequently occurring disorder that causes joint and connective tissue stiffness and inflammation. Although the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) differ, they both severely affect the capability to carry out routine daily activities. Patients who suffer from either ailment have varying degrees of pain ranging from slight discomfort to debilitating anguish. While acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in China, it’s just a short history compared to the rest of the world (TCM). This method includes the use of highly specialised stainless steel needles that are inserted into various anatomical regions.

What conditions may benefit from acupuncture?

Acupuncture’s advantages can be difficult to measure, but it can be quite beneficial in treating numerous types of painful conditions for many patients. It appears that some research papers suggest that various types of simulated acupuncture can perform the same function as real acupuncture. As studies have shown, it appears that those who anticipate better treatment are more likely to benefit from acupuncture. Additionally, as acupuncture has low side effects, it may be a good alternative to typical pain treatments if you have trouble managing your pain with standard procedures.

Clinical studies on hundreds of people who have suffered from a wide range of ailments ranging from musculoskeletal disorders (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraines, anxiety, melancholy, sleeplessness, and infertility have proven that acupuncture is successful in treating them. Although the results of case-controlled clinical trials on acupuncture indicate it is successful for the following ailments, symptoms, or diseases, further research is required to establish this conclusively. anaphylactic or anaphylactoid rhinitis (including hay fever)

Affecting those who suffer from biliary colic is depression (including depressive neurosis and post-stroke depression).

Dogs who receive both Western medicine and acupuncture may see a reduction in the number of different illnesses they suffer from. Some of these are listed below:

Arthritis and degenerative joint disease:

One of the most common reasons why people choose canine acupuncture is because of persistent discomfort and movement that are a result of joint disease. An acupuncture treatment may help relieve the pain and discomfort of dogs who are suffering from a herniated disc, spinal arthritis, or a pinched nerve.

Some people use acupuncture to help relieve several different symptoms, including chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, melancholy, migraines, nausea, postoperative discomfort, and obesity. The complementary and alternative healthcare therapies in the world employ acupuncture as their most commonly utilised treatments. Although acupuncture in its most basic form is a method of placing small needles into the skin at specified spots on the body, it is only one of the many techniques used to help people with pain and other ailments. This gets the nerve endings in the body excited, beneficial for a wide range of health conditions.

What does acupuncture do?

Acupressure is an example of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is a non-invasive, safe, and beneficial method of treating many physical and psychological ailments based on acupuncture principles. By attacking some physical and psychological conditions that may interrupt sleep, it tries to do what no other supplement can do: treat all aspects of this critical function. Additionally, the sleep-related acupuncture points help the mind and body relax, which means that they can aid in getting to sleep sooner and sleep well.

The normal acupuncture session can run between five and thirty minutes, although it can be up to five or thirty minutes long. It should be discontinued after 30 minutes, as there is no value for the session at that point.

While most practitioners like to use needles to penetrate the skin, which can then be stimulated to yield better results, some practitioners prefer to use needles that have been electrocuted or otherwise activated, making them far more flexible. Traditional Chinese medicine, often known as Acupuncture, is an ancient practice. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the Chinese body is said to include over 2,000 acupuncture points linked together via meridians or channels. When you engage in these exercises, your energy can flow through your body, making it possible for you to experience complete wellness. The sickness may have a link to the interruption of the flow of energy. It is generally accepted that by applying acupuncture to particular locations, the flow of Qi is improved, hence improving health.

Incorporating Acupuncture into real life

An egregious experiment that demonstrated that acupuncture causes damage even when needles are introduced into a rubber hand was the one that stated that acupuncture “works” even when needles are introduced into rubber hands.

Do you prefer “qi,” “ch’i,” “chi,” or “ji”?

While qi and ch’i are different from Ji and chi, ch’i and qi are not the same as Ji and chi. Ji is a philosophical notion, profound thinking, which is extremely difficult to explain and describe. However, “pole” or “ultimate” can be used to explain it roughly. It is common to associate Qi or Ch’i with breath or life energy, similar to the Western concept of vitality (vis vitalis) or the Greek pneuma (breath, spirit, soul). In a nutshell, this is what acupuncture is all about.

Comprehensive care can increase the probability of having an acupuncture anxiety disorder by supporting the procedure that the physicians that fall under that category endorse. Inspection’s focus is on. Strengthen or endorse technique cleanliness to make the procedures more effective. They could be put on the list of possible adverse effects, such as the side effects of receiving a massage. Anyone who utilises cookies to isolate these stones will be completely dependent on the puncturing specific in the needles. It is suggested that you perform further studies using stress-reduction acupuncture in workers to publicise it. To visually explain how the anxiety was mixed with the application times for those who took longer to complete the protocol for anxiety disorder, this figure depicts the type of study this protocol designates as a younger man and via email.

Severe fainting spells are often due to a loss of blood supply to the brain, and symptoms include lightheadedness, perspiration, a pale complexion, and blurred vision. Before their acupuncture session, people who have not eaten enough have reported that they faint when they laugh or sneeze. Synaptic silence is a rather common symptom that clinicians should be aware of. On the other hand, it is not a life-threatening hazard; thus, it is merely an inconvenience. Rescheduling your appointment will be required if you experience these symptoms during your visit with us. So what may have caused this? According to acupuncture theory, it is a practice to guide the body’s energy flow when you are overworked, and your body doesn’t have enough treatment energy.

Some of the most dramatic changes I’ve observed in patients have occurred in treating anxiety when acupuncture has shown very beneficial effects. An entire episode of the documentary can be dedicated to just one patient’s life-changing storey. Her inspiring storey of how acupuncture helped her receive a new lease on life speaks for itself. Clearly, it demonstrates the power of acupuncture for treating anxiety disorders and associated symptoms. Acupuncture is typically used to treat physical diseases, although it may help with mental health issues.

What’s the philosophy behind Acupuncture?

Acupressure, like acupuncture, is an ancient and comprehensive method that has evolved from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Both acupressure and acupuncture are predicated on the belief that specific illnesses can be treated by stimulating specific regions of the body. Though unseen to the naked eye, meridians—also known as channels—exist within our bodies, which serve as paths for many powerful impacts. Instead, the TCM practitioners believe that any stagnant areas or obstructions across the body’s meridians can produce discomfort, misery, and even disease.

The practice of acupuncture is based on the notion that certain quantities of energy circulate through the body and are necessary for maximum health. “Qi” or “Chi” is sometimes used to describe energy. Unfortunately, the energy supply has been cut off due to many different factors, which manifest themselves as a disease. Acupuncture is used to help rectify this uneven flow by placing needles into various areas close to the skin. They make measurements of the flow of energy and prevent disturbances.

Researchers are still studying the mechanism of the effect of acupuncture. Explain what it actually works. Acupuncturists who practise in the West have failed to provide our patients with a better understanding of what we do by only describing “qi” and using the term “qi” to describe “an invisible ‘meridian’ system.” To be sceptical is just something that comes naturally to me. My intelligence is inquiring, and I find it difficult to be influenced by oversimplified Eastern philosophies and reductionist Western scientific answers.

In the thousands of years during which millions of people have utilised acupuncture, it has been applied to several health problems. With acupuncture, you may regulate the flow of Qi, which is the human body’s energy force. Qi is seen in Eastern philosophy as the flow of life in the body, but Western medicine views it as natural chemical reactions in the body, and health issues are addressed with medication. Eastern medicine is considered to have believed that qi flows through pathways known as meridians. Whenever this flow is disrupted, diseases will develop in the body or mind. Health is restored when the flow is reestablished.

What about Acupuncture safety and side effects?

Acupuncture influences traditional medicine, depression can result from an imbalance or blockage in one or more of the body’s organ systems, and meridian routes can be impacted. The energy needed to sustain health and vitality can be disrupted if the energy source isn’t functioning correctly. This can cause illness, sickness, and emotional problems. Because there are no adverse effects from medicines, no withdrawal suffering or addictions, acupuncture naturally treats the condition.

Acupuncture is very safe. Before use, our needles are sealed and sterilised by the manufacturer, which is why they must be opened before use. Acupuncture does not appear to have many, if any, side effects, including slight bleeding, discomfort, or bruising at the acupuncture site. A National Institutes of Health spokesperson noted that “the negative effects of acupuncture are, by and large, extremely modest and far less frequent than other standard therapies.” They went on to state.

The overall danger of acupuncture is negligible when provided by a skilled, qualified acupuncturist using sterilised needles. Pain and mild bleeding or bruising at the injection site are common adverse effects. Disposable needles are now the industry standard, and this has minimised the danger of infection. On the other hand, though acupuncture is not for everyone, some patients find it helpful. In some cases, it’s conceivable you could be at risk of suffering from long-term complications if you display any of the following symptoms.

Smoking has a powerful draw that pulls you into a vortex and makes it impossible to escape. The only way to assist someone quit smoking is through multiple methods. To assist those who are trying to quit smoking, various approaches are particularly developed to help them. The good news is that most of the aids and meals used to quit smoking become the source of the addiction. On the other hand, the use of acupuncture has no adverse effects whatsoever, and it boasts a few beneficial side effects as well.

Ear Acupuncture for weight loss treatment

The use of acupuncture can aid in weight loss by optimising the body’s neuroendocrine functions, increasing metabolism, regulating digestion, reducing inflammation, suppressing hunger, helping to retain water, and optimising various other physiological systems associated with obesity and weight loss.

In a study on obese adults, 161 patients were divided into two groups: one group received true acupuncture. In contrast, the other received sham acupuncture—both of the study groups adhered to a calorie-restricted diet. A comparison was made between the groups, with each gaining weight. The sole difference was that only the group with actual acupuncture saw an improvement in inflammatory markers six and twelve weeks later.

Our area of expertise is expansion. The truth is that, on top of our extremely high success rate, those who cease to use our services forever stop utilising them. In the treatment of smoking cessation, weight gain and withdrawal avoidance and detoxification are commonly included. If you choose to proceed with the 30-day complementary treatments, all subsequent appointments are on the house for 30 days after your initial treatment.
Some people see the merits of acupuncture for weight loss, and it does have the advantage of working in two ways. Add nutritious items to your diet and cut back on calories to promote weight loss, for which acupuncture could be effective.

Why Does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture, a method of health care founded on the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system, has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years. Acupuncture uses many “acupoints” found on certain sections of the body’s surface to help the body heal. A common acupuncturist technique is to insert an excellent needle into the skin at an acupoint to provoke a physiological response. Additionally, several techniques, such as applying heat or using a finger, are employed to stimulate the acupuncture points. The core concept of acupuncture is that the correct physiological function and health are dependant on the circulation of minerals, chemicals, and energy known as qi (pronounced “chee”) in tandem with a network of channels or meridians.

This article provides a detailed review of the existing data on acupuncture for the management of pain in cancer patients. This article includes a description of how acupuncture is believed to work and what the intervention entails, information on the usage of acupuncture in the treatment of pain caused by cancer or cancer treatment (radiation, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy), as well as how acupuncture is practised in our medical system. We also examine safety concerns and provide some practical suggestions for incorporating acupuncture into cancer treatment.

While certain claims have been made about the efficacy of acupuncture in treating infertility, research suggests that the ancient practice is commonly utilised in tandem with herbal medicine. Using acupuncture and herbal remedies, for example, will be ineffective in treating tubal adhesions resulting from pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis. Even if these methods are effective in this instance, it should be noted that acupuncture and herbs may also help with ovarian and follicular functioning. In addition, acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterine lining, which causes the lining to thicken and increase in volume.

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