The Third Consideration for Achieving Hormonal Balance
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP 3. Digging Deeper Than Hormone Levels and Getting to the Root of Imbalances We have seen a bigger picture of the complexities of testing for levels of hormones and that many interfering factors determine hormonal production and metabolism in the body. Some of these influencers include: lifestyle stress15-17 individual variances in detoxification/metabolism8 […]
Eating Chocolate for Diabetes?
Did Someone Say Chocolate? Well, not Hersey’s milk chocolate. A group studying cocoa has found components within the main ingredient of chocolate that helps release more insulin and respond to increases in blood glucose more efficiently.1 This is not the first time that cocoa has been championed as a health food. Dark chocolate has long […]
Why You Should Workout on an Empty Stomach
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @drrichardmaurer Blood Code Fitness Principle #1 We are mistakenly given the message that what we eat provides energy for the next few hours or for some upcoming activity. But in the evolution of our human body, we had to do some activity on an empty stomach to procure the thing we […]
5 Ways to Detox Every Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Now that the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, detox is a popular topic. Comprehensive detoxification protocols, like the one I wrote about in my book, The Prediabetes Detox , can be an effective way to maintain good health, improve poor health, prevent disease, renew vitality, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foundations of Fertility Part 2: Blood Sugar Stabilization
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Maintaining a tightly controlled insulin and blood sugar relationship is crucial for conception. This means ensuring the pancreas does not produce too much insulin in response to your meal. You may have a problem with blood sugar balance and insulin resistance if you have trouble with weight loss, have been […]
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 […]
9 Secrets to Weight Loss
Dr. Pamela Frank, ND Recent estimates suggest that if current trends continue, by 2030 half of all Americans will not just be overweight, but obese.1 Weight loss is more complex than just calories out exceeding calories in. A thorough assessment of all the factors contributing to weight gain ensures better long term success. 1| Stabilize Blood […]