We’ve been gone for several weeks as Jimmy and Will have dealt with the busyness that comes with summer, but we’re back for a couple of months before Jimmy heads off for his much deserved six-month sabbatical (more on this coming up). In this episode of Keto Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole answer your questions about Therapeutic vs. Fat Loss Ketosis, Impact Of Dietary Fat On Reflux, Trigeminal & Occipital Neuralgia Migraines, Ankle Swelling, and more! Paid advertisement “Sometimes even in the context of the Keto Diet, you need to address other problems like binge eating.” — Dr. Will Cole  Where have Jimmy and Will been the past two months? Jimmy’s experience and insights slowing down heading into his 6-month sabbatical Will’s successful new podcast goopfellas and the new opportunities that have come his way HOT TOPICS: Why do I still want to binge eat even eating low-carb, ketogenic foods? What’s the deal with dietary fat intake when you first start keto vs. when you become fat-adapted?  Why does my menopause keep making me want to go back to eating carbs again? What impact do essential oils have on blood ketone levels? Mine go way up when I use them! Are the at-home A1c testing kits (like A1c Now) accurate or should it be tested at your doctor’s office?   Paid advertisement   “I’ve noticed that just the act of slowing down has caused me to think about things I haven’t had time to think about and it’s spilling out.” — Jimmy Moore HEALTH HEADLINES: 6 Signs Your Keto Obsession Has Spiraled Into An Eating Disorder On Keto? 8 Signs the High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet Isn’t Right for You I lost more than 120 pounds on the keto diet. Here’s why I’m quitting it. Defense Department to ban beer and pizza? Mandatory keto diet may enhance military performance Arby’s has flipped the vegan ‘meat’ trend on its head with the ‘megetable,’ a carrot made out of turkey that looks and tastes almost exactly like the vegetable STUDY: Low-Carb ‘Keto’ Diet (‘Atkins-Style’) May Modestly Improve Cognition in Older Adults Your Questions: – Is it possible to be in a therapeutic level of ketosis that isn’t ideal for producing adequate fat loss? Hey guys, I have been doing keto religiously for the last six weeks and I already love it! I lost eight pounds pretty quickly and then it slowed down dramatically ever since. I started testing my blood ketones and had a 2.5 reading in the morning. When I calculated my glucose/ketone index, it was 1.67 and I’m concerned that I have reached a therapeutic level of ketosis that’s not conducive necessarily for weight loss. How do I get the fat-burning benefits of ketosis to kick in so I can get off this plateau? I am in a caloric deficit right now eating 1300 calories with my macros being 12g total carbs, 130g fat, and 82g protein.  I try to reach a gallon of water a day, I sleep 7-8 hours a night, and my stress levels are good. I also workout 5-6 days a week, do 3 days of heavy lifting a week, and two days of HIIT training. Overall, I feel great in terms of my energy and strength. What do you think is going on with me? I really appreciate any and all help you can provide, Chani  – Is the high-fat aspect of keto making the symptoms of LPR worse? What can someone with this do? Hi Jimmy and Will,  Ever since going keto I’ve developed a case of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)—no real heartburn, just throat burning, trouble breathing, coughing, ear ache, stuffy nose, etc. I’m convinced all these symptoms are a result of the high-fat intake on my ketogenic diet. A number of people online have been reporting similar symptoms after starting on nutritional ketosis and seeing it resolve after going off of it. I’ve even seen my dad who had this same condition and doesn’t eat keto have problems, too, because of the fat he eats in his diet. So what do I do? I’ve tried using digestive enzymes, eating smaller meals, reducing my fat as much as possible while still trying to maintain ketosis, but nothing seems to work. I’ve be