Diabesity: The #1 Cause of Death?
Diabetes and obesity share the same underlying causes and, in many cases, they’re entirely preventable. Despite that, diabesity and related diseases are becoming increasingly fatal in the United States. Find out more.
How a Paleo Diet Can Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome precedes type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Read on to find how the Paleo diet can improve body weight, lipid panels, and insulin resistance, with positive results in as little as two weeks.
What Causes Hormone Imbalance?
Hormones don’t go out of balance for no reason. When they are out of whack, it is a sign that something is not working properly. This is where we turn to the functional model of...
Do High-Protein Diets Cause Kidney Disease and Cancer?
Recent research suggests that those who consume a high-protein diet are at higher risk for a range of chronic diseases and early death.
Reframing the Obesity Debate: Cause/Effect, Genetics & Robot Clones
Have you ever wondered why a low-carb diet works for some people, but not for others? Why some can eat junk food and not get fat? Read this.
Why Hemoglobin A1c Is Not a Reliable Marker
Hemoglobin A1c is being increasingly used as a way to screen for diabetes. Read this to learn why this is a very bad idea.
Think Skinny People Don’t Get Type 2 Diabetes? Think Again.
Most people aren't aware that thin and even underweight people can get type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Learn the top 5 reasons why they do.
Thyroid, Blood Sugar, and Metabolic Syndrome
Healthy thyroid function depends on keeping blood sugar in a normal range, and keeping blood sugar in a normal range depends on healthy thyroid function.