Plant Based Diets Best for GI Hormones
Razi Berry A new study has found that a vegan diet helps to support hormones produced in the gastrointestinal tract that are responsible for balancing blood sugar, hunger and weight.1 A vegan diet is one that consists of no animal products or byproducts, which includes the omission of eggs and dairy. The study was published […]
Dysfunctional Sperm Could be Related to Frequent Miscarriages
Razi Berry A small, but significant study from the Imperial College in London has found that a possible cause of frequent miscarriages could be dysfunction in the sperm of the woman’s partner.1 Recurrent miscarriages are defined as three or more miscarriages occurring before week 20 of pregnancy. One in 50 couples in the UK are […]
Common Household Cleaners Could be Altering Children’s Microbiome
Razi Berry The chemicals we use to clean our home may be detrimental to our children’s microbiome. Because of the known links to weight gain, as well as metabolic changes and the gut microbiome, it is possible that these chemicals are contributing to the obesity epidemic seen in children. A recent study published in the […]
Should Your Doctor Be Screening You for Diabetes?
Node Smith, ND A recent study calls into question the current recommended guidelines in screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.1 The current recommendations advocate screening for diabetes based on only age and weight, which could be missing up to half (50%) of individuals, who have other high-risk factors, and up to 70% of certain […]