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Health Risks are Linked to Obesity
Many people do not realize that obesity is considered a chronic disease. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Obesity is generally defined as...
Everyone has an Individualized Carb Number for Weight Loss
There is no “magic bullet” for successful weight loss, but finding out your daily individualized carbohydrate number for weight loss works!
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome, or Insulin Resistance, is a diagnosis that many of my clients claim they have never heard of when they first come to see us for medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
Chronic Illness Management
Half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease and the number is growing. A chronic illness or disease is a health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment. Chronic illness...
Be Aware of the Risk for Lyme Disease and Co-infections this Spring
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is acquired from the bite of an infected black-legged (deer) tick. Many people who become infected with Lyme disease do not recall a tick bite. CDC surveillance case data documents that ~30% of confirmed cases lack a reported...
Intermittent Fasting for the Right Weight Loss Candidate
Historians believe our ancient ancestors practiced intermittent fasting naturally, as food sources and daylight were limited. Our earliest ancestors did not have a refrigerator or cupboard to open in the morning to get their food. They probably had to get up and move...
Tools for Better Diabetes Self-Management
One of the most important things I learned through the above experiences is that to get the best results for our clients or patients and to truly help prevent complications down the road, diabetes educators should reinforce the importance of using all the tools available to better manage a patient’s diabetes.
Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
A high protein (lean meat), lower carbohydrate meal plan can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Fitness – If You Can Do It, Do It, Forget Your Age!
Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from patients that feel they are too old to exercise or to make any changes and just want to take the medications. I have found the better path with the best results uses diet and lifestyle changes in addition to any medication they may be prescribed.
How to Better Manage Your Chronic Disease
A chronic illness or disease is a health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment.
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