Hormone of “Fasting” May Help Visceral Adiposity and Insulin Sensitivity
Razi Berry Fasting levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Ghrelin is a stomach-derived hormone that stimulates appetite. Ghrelin levels rise during overnight fasting […]
4 Reasons to Go Grain-Free
Sarah Cimperman, ND Grain-free is the new gluten-free when it comes to diet trends. Gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat and certain other grains like barley and rye, can trigger allergic and autoimmune reactions in some individuals. But gluten may not be the only problem and the avoidance of grains all together may […]
5 Ways to Lose the “Quarantine Fifteen”
Sarah Cimperman, ND The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change our lives completely. We’ve been staying home. We’ve been struggling with fear, anxiety, depression, and isolation. We’ve been spending more time in front of screens and less time outside. We’ve been eating more comfort food and exercising less. It’s a perfect recipe for weight […]
Oversecretion of Glucagon in Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry Patients with type 2 diabetes secrete not only too little insulin but also too much glucagon, which contributes to poor blood glucose control. A new study from Uppsala University suggests that this is because the glucagon-secreting α-cells have become resistant to insulin. Have glucagon secreting a-cells become insulin resistant? In healthy individuals, insulin […]
Refined Carbs May Worsen Insomnia
Razi Berry An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame. Postmenopausal women consuming a diet high in refined carbohydrates- particularly added sugars- were more likely to develop […]
3 Top Tips to Optimize Health
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed by simply deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has made all the difference in eating a healthy diet in a way you can sustain over a […]
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?
Sarah Cimperman, ND The ketogenic diet is trending, but it’s not new. Doctors have been using it for nearly a century as a treatment for epilepsy and in children it can be more effective than medication.1 Now it’s gaining popularity as a weight loss strategy and a treatment for conditions like type two diabetes,2 cardiovascular […]
Getting Medications Abroad? Here’s What you Need to Know
Razi Berry In its effort to temper the sky-high prices Americans pay for many vital medications, the Trump administration last month unveiled a plan that would legalize the importation of selected prescription drugs from countries where they sell for far less. But the plan addresses imports only at the wholesale level; it is silent about […]
Bioengineered Implant May Provide Long-Lasting Relief from Type 1 Diabetes
Razi Berry People suffering from Type 1 diabetes are set to benefit from an innovative therapy being developed in an EU-funded project that promises to restore the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar via a small bioengineered implant. EU-funded DRIVE project The EU-funded DRIVE project aims to provide a long-lasting solution to the therapeutic challenges […]
Body Adaptations from Short-term Overeating
Razi Berry Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body adapts glucose and insulin processing when calorie intake increases. The article is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Endocrinology and […]