Hypothyroidism and insulin resistance are two health conditions that may seem unrelated at first glance, but they can have a significant impact on each other. In this blog post, I will explore what hypothyroidism and insulin resistance are, how they manifest in the...
What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is closely linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Hyperinsulinemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Glucose Intolerance, Obesity, Adipokines, Inflammation, Hypertension, Non-Alcoholic...
Metabolic health refers to the efficient functioning of the biochemical processes within the body. These processes involve the conversion of food and nutrients into energy that the body can use for various functions, such as breathing, circulation, and cellular...
Insulin resistance is in the news a lot these days. It’s attributed to many health conditions including poor outcomes from our latest pandemic viral infection. We know that insulin resistance leads to heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Cancer cells have...
Insulin and thyroid are two essential hormones in the body that work closely together. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, and the pancreas produces insulin, which regulates blood glucose. When thyroid function is low, glucose uptake by...
How to Balance Thyroid, Adrenal and Blood Sugar - A Step-by-Step Guide Have you been experiencing problems related to thyroid, adrenal and/or blood sugar imbalances? Balancing these hormones are essential to health and well-being, and although it can be hard work,...
How important is it to keep up with your Metabolic Health? Metabolic health is a crucial component of overall health and wellness and determines the risk factors for metabolic diseases. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within the body to convert...
Ingredients: 1 cup wakame seaweed, soaked (you can substitute arame if desired) 2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup basil, fresh, finely chopped 1/2 medium lemon, juiced 1/2 medium lime, juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...
There is a dangerous idea circulating that intermittent fasting is good for everyone, all the time. That just isn’t true. If you’re pregnant, have chronic health issues, an eating disorder, brittle diabetes, or a low body mass index, it may not be a good choice. When...
In my previous post, Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of, I explained how your body is a complex tapestry of interwoven systems, none of which operate independently. As a functional healthcare practitioner, my goal is to identify and...