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 […]
5 Ways to Prevent Cavities and Heal Teeth Naturally
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Most people think of tooth decay as an inevitable aspect of aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 in 4 people in the United States have dental restorations, 1 in 5 people have untreated cavities, and nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 years and older have […]
Liver, Lactate, Alcohol, Coffee, and Sugar
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND What is Lactate and What Does it Do to You? Lactate is an anxiety-creating chemical that is produced when you eat high amounts of glucose and sugars. Lactate levels increase when you eat lots of sugars, simple carbohydrates, and inflammatory foods. Your liver converts lactate back into glucose, but if your […]