The Glitter and Glitz of High Dose Vitamin D – Is a One Pill Solution the Panacea Promised? Part 1
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND Part 1 Per Oxford Dictionaries online, the definition of panacea in English is as follows: panacea A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. ‘the panacea for all corporate ills’ ‘the time-honoured panacea, cod liver oil’ Why do I make this connection of a perceived panacea to Vitamin D? Well, first […]
Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the […]
6 Signs You Need to Detox
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman As our awareness of environmental toxins and their impact on our health continues to grow, detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from fasting and raw food diets to foot baths and body wraps. These things may be good for us—or not—and they may help minimize our exposure to […]
What do cold feet and hands have to do with the heart?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was thinking about love, chocolate, and the heart shape we use to express love. Also, my stream of consciousness went on to thinking about the anatomical heart. It’s amazing how this muscle is continuously pumping blood without rest unless you are an unlucky individual. It started pumping when you […]
6 Food-Based Toxins That Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Toxins are chemicals in the environment that are harmful to our health. Most of the time, we can’t see or smell or taste them, but they’re very real and we’re exposed to them every day. So far, research studies have identified six different toxins we ingest through food and water that […]
Even More Reasons to H.I.I.T. the Gym
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Short Intense Workouts Reverse Diabetes And Standard Care Makes It Worse I come from a family of long distance runners—I am also from a family prone to type 2 diabetes. About ten years ago, I was shocked to find that sustained endurance exercise was not correcting my high blood sugar […]
Red Meat, Dairy Linked to Insulin Sensitivity
Studies are linking high red meat consumption with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while high dairy consumption is being associated with decreased risk. The study compared the impact on insulin sensitivity when consuming high levels of lean red meat and minimal dairy vs. no red meat with a low-fat dairy consumption. Dairy foods […]
Sleep and how it Messes With Blood Sugar
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND @naturalsleepdoctor There is strong connection between blood sugar control and sleep health. As the percentage of Americans with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes increases, this is something for each of us to be aware of, and to evaluate whether it is relevant for our own health. Sleep Deprivation As we’ve discussed […]
Lil’ Mouthy
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hi Ladies. After last month’s article about Cardiovascular Disease, I wanted to follow up with something equally important. Strong statement, right? This part of your body not only plays a role in heart health, but also in the health of your entire body. I am talking about your MOUTH! We […]
5 Reasons To Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Artificial sweeteners are popular among dieters and diabetics alike. Because they don’t contain sugar or calories, they’re often recommended for people who have high levels of blood sugar and those who are overweight. This conventional wisdom is being turned upside down by studies showing that fake sweeteners can actually promote […]