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Diabetic Retinopathy – not just diabetes and links to the brain
In this week’s blog, I’m summarizing a really interesting conversation I had with Dr. Craig J Brown, about diabetic retinopathy. There are a lot of key concepts for you to digest and consider, if you already have insulin resistance and want to avoid some of the terrible...
How to lose weight with Contrave: how does it work? Is it safe? a doctor’s perspective
This week's blog will discuss losing weight with a strategy other than a diet: medications. Weight loss medications have always been notorious for the dangers associated with amphetamine-related components. But not all medications are amphetamine-related. There are new...
The Secret Life of Fat Cells: Is It the Secret to Longevity?
Contrary to popular belief, being lean doesn't always mean being healthy. On the other hand, obesity might cause different degrees of metabolic issues. If you find this confusing, don’t miss this blog, as it takes an in-depth look into fats and fat metabolism, according to...
Olive Oil and CV Inflammation
Today we are reviewing an article regarding olive oil. It is a relatively recent study that touches on some of the other oils but focuses primarily on olive oil. There is some comparison of olive oil as a supplement versus adding it to the diet; it looks at the impact of olive...
The 3 Biggest Diet Mistakes (& They’re Not Food Choices) – Part 2
In part one, we discussed how one of the biggest dietary mistakes is not which diet you choose but not knowing that you may not metabolize one of the essential macronutrients. We also discussed how eating a lot of glycemic carbohydrates causes inflammation and the damage it...
Alzheimer’s should be called Type 3 Diabetes
Alzheimer's- should it be called type 3 diabetes? More and more scientists are saying that but why? Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It is the most common cause of dementia, meaning a decline in...
Inflammation (Not Cholesterol) is the Bigger Heart Disease Risk
Inflammation is the more significant cause of heart disease, not cholesterol. But what is inflammation? Inflammation is a body's natural response to protect itself against harm. However, when inflammation is present for long periods, it can have adverse effects on the body. ...
The 3 Biggest Diet Mistakes (& They’re Not Food Choices) – Part 1
For over 30 years, I've made a career in preventing the significant causes of death and disability. Diet is, by far, the most critical way to do that. Now, given that perspective and background, you're probably going to be surprised to hear me say, "Here are the biggest...
Natural Blood Thinners for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention
This blog will talk about natural blood thinners and atrial fibrillation; let's start with some definitions. What is atrial fibrillation? It's a chaotic electrical pattern in the upper chambers of the heart. There are two theories of the effects of atrial fibrillation: First,...