I frequently recommend a low carbohydrate style of eating, which generally involves keeping carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day. What people often want to know is whether they should be consuming 50 TOTAL grams of carbs, or 50 NET grams of carbs. Read on, or watch the short video, to learn the …
Our health is dependent on the cellular level of various nutrients. When these nutrients are out of balance in the body, that can result in feeling crummy, accelerated aging, and even developing certain conditions. Today I want to tell you about a test that measures the level of these various nutrients in our cells, which …
Nothing warms the soul this time of year like the smell of a Thanksgiving feast! But after stuffing and pumpkin pie, that warm fuzzy feeling is soon replaced by the proverbial food coma. You know, when you eat and drink so much that the only activity you can muster is to fluff yourself a spot …
You’ve probably heard that Vitamin D is really important for overall health but do you know why? Well, here’s one reason that’s good to know during cold and flu season: Vitamin D supplementation is 10 times more effective than the flu vaccine in people with low Vitamin D levels! Another reason it’s important is that …
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease together account for almost 200,000 deaths each year in the United States. So, what do these two conditions have in common? Well, their connection lies in blood sugar and insulin dysfunction. Read on, or watch my short video to learn why they’re on the rise, and what you can do. Type …
Have you ever been so hungry you felt nauseous or even like you might pass out? Has your hunger ever made you feel angry? Do you know what the term ‘hangry’ feels like? If you know what I’m talking about, just know that you’re not alone! I’ve been there too, and know what that struggle …
You may have heard about the amazing health benefits of turmeric, and more specifically one of its polyphenols called curcumin. But are these amazing health claims too good to be true? Read on, or watch the videos below to find out… Should we consider turmeric for cancer prevention?Amazing InsightAs my husband, Chris, and I were …
Being that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you the association between breast cancer risk and insulin resistance. If you want to understand this significant risk factor for breast cancer, and find out how to decrease your risk, read on or watch the short video below. Role …
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There are SO many different multivitamins on the market, so how do you know if what you’re taking is the best multivitamin for you? Read on, or watch the video, to learn about ingredients, safety, and the cost of multivitamins so you can make the best choice for you and your family! Multivitamins…do we really …
Well if saturated fat and dietary cholesterol aren’t the cause for major increases in blood cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, then what is? Read on, or watch the video to find out! We’ve Been MisledWe’ve been led to believe that dietary cholesterol and saturated fats are the issue, but is that really true? Let’s take a …
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