De-regulated blood sugar levels have become epidemic in the western world. The incidence of blood sugar-related diseases such as diabetes now strikes tens of millions of people. Type II diabetes is a disease that is totally preventable, and in many instances reversible with abeyance to good dietary principles, exercise and a change in attitude and
Juicing fresh, raw and organic vegetables can be a powerful addition to one’s nutrition practice. Juicing vegetables is an outstanding way to obtain additional minerals, enzymes, vitamins and trace nutrients. It is like taking a nutrient-packed multi-vitamin. In addition, juicing vegetables is very hydrating to your cells, partly because vegetable juice has a very similar
Last week we covered glucose factors, as well as the importance of interpreting blood chemistry functionally, rather than pathologically. We also discussed the topic of laboratory reference ranges being statistical averages, rather than being reflective of normal or healthy values. To briefly review, the 3 quadrants of blood chemistry analysis includes: Identify biomarker function – Know
The innundation of toxicity in today’s modern world has resulted in very high levels of toxicity among people. This includes the bombardment from toxic, heavy metals such as mercury, aluminum and lead and chemicals such as fluoride, petrochemicals, BPA and dioxins. These toxins have very real implications to our health as well as the influence
The practices of conventional dentistry can result in some of the most insidious sources of toxicity and can become a very real threat to the health of the human body. It is amazing to me that dental science is split in 2 directions: one direction is intent on keeping the profits rolling through the use
Pull out your magnifying lens and become your own health detective! Real health is about self empowerment, patient education and applying and understanding principles and strategies that work for you. Healthcare should be about “health” more than just managing disease. Understanding how to interpret your own blood chemistry test can provide you with a tremendous
The amount of people with inadequate electrolyte levels continues to amaze me. It is no surprise why there are so many people with adrenal fatigue, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure and a seemingly endless list of every disease name under the sun associated with or due specifically to dehydration. In short, electrolytes are
Of your liver’s 500 functions, its production of bile is one of the most important. Bile is an essential “de-greaser” and “emulsifier” of dietary fats. Bile is also essential for the utilization of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. The bile that is produced by your liver also contains conjugated “already used” hormones,
The over-zealous, over-hyped allopathic, “one size fits all” approach to recommending Omega 3 oils is almost as obsessively rambunctious as the omega 6 corn and vegetable oil circus in the previous decades. Apparently the seed and fish oil industries have a vested interest in pumping out as many different kinds and brands of omega 3
Malic acid has numerous benefits fordigestion, detoxification and to support aerobic metabolic functions. Malic acid is an acid derived from plant foods, especially apples. Malic acid’s nutritional benefits are under-appreciated. The salt forms of malic acid known as malates are Kreb’s cycle intermediates: they assist in the intracellular process of energy production. In addition to this, malic