by Heather | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Diabetes is a disease involving dysregulation of insulin and blood glucose. Type 1 diabetes is typically found in children, hence the name juvenile diabetes. It’s an autoimmune type of disease where the pancreatic cells get destroyed and can no longer produce...
by Heather | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
There have been many diets that have revolved in and out of the diet door for centuries. The high fat, very low carbohydrate, moderate protein diet is known as the “ketogenic” diet and it’s not new. What’s new is the overwhelming research that...
by Heather | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Magnesium is a very important mineral in the body that contributes to many health related issues. It is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymatic processes in the body. It’s involved in protein synthesis, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, and muscle and...
by Heather | Mar 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The gallbladder is one of the most notorious organs going under the knife in our society. We used to believe that our bodies really don’t need certain organs in order to function. But wait a minute, we’ve learned more and realized….we need EVERY...
by Heather | Mar 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Gut health is critical for overall health. About 85% of our immune function lies in our gut. Neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine line our intestinal tract, which is why our gut is called our “second brain”. We have an ecosystem that needs to be...
by Heather | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are you at risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis? What can you do to prevent it? There are multiple factors that contribute to osteopenia and osteoporosis. Let’s first clarify the difference between these two. Osteoporosis is a disease that breaks down the tissue...
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