Breaking the Cycle: How PCOS Shows Up in Your Skin
Galina Mironova, ND Why Skin Symptoms May Be the First Sign of PCOS If you’re struggling with stubborn acne, unwanted facial hair, thinning scalp hair, or dark patches on your neck or underarms, you’re not alone. These signs may be more than just skin deep. They are common symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a […]
Fasting for Weight Loss, How Long?
Razi Berry Two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago. First human clinical trial to compare effects of two popular forms of time-restricted feeding on body weight and cardiometabolic risk The study reported […]
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 […]
Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women
Razi Berry Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China suggests that this same combination could help prevent metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in postmenopausal women. Results are published online today in […]
Higher Protein and Fat for Breakfast May Benefit Those with Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry If you’re a type 2 diabetic (T2D), skip the cereal, and eat something higher in protein and fat, and lower in carbohydrates for breakfast. At least that’s what a recent research study concludes. A high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help T2D control their blood sugar throughout the day. Skip the cereal! Associate Professor […]
Metabolic Changes From Antipsychotic Medications in Youth
Node Smith, ND A new study reveals that short-term treatment of children with antipsychotic medications can increase body fat, and decrease insulin sensitivity, predisposing these children to the development of diabetes.1 Childhood obesity is now considered an epidemic Childhood obesity has increased by more than 300 percent from the 1970’s to now, and is considered […]
Stress and Your Metabolism: Is It Really This Easy to Fix?
Richard Maurer, ND Author of The Blood Code: Unlock the secrets of your metabolism [2014] Things do not change; we change. —Henry David Thoreau When we describe stress in our life, we invariably talk about things occurring around us. But how we perceive and respond to life events is what creates a greater or […]
Cannabinoids found to Remove Compound linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the journal Aging and Mechanisms of Disease, indicates that cannabinoids found in cannabis such as THC may remove a compound thought linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. Amelyoid beta is a plaque forming protein thought to be a result of brain inflammation and neuronal death. Marijuana has already been shown in […]
To Carb or Not To Carb
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND “I used to always equate carbs with energy, and that just doesn’t seem to be the case.” —Patricia M., seventy-nine years-old, reversed type 2 diabetes 20-years earlier with a Low-Carb Diet and Metabolic Recovery Exercise. If your blood sugar is drifting up or body fat is accumulating around your middle, you might blame […]
When Too Much Insulin Sensitivity Backfires
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @drrichardmaurer The title, “When too much insulin sensitivity backfires,” makes me remember a favorite quote from Mark Twain— “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” I love going to the PaleoFx conferences and recently chatted with Robb Wolf on his podcast where we continued a […]