Weight Management: Hormonal Influence

When it comes to weight management, we have all heard the sayings “It’s about calories in versus calories burned” and “it’s all about will power”.  It may be all about balance, but not just the balance of calories taken in versus calories burned by exercise and daily living.  What science is telling us more recently,… Read more »

General Suggestions for Decreasing Toxicity and Harmful Chemical Exposures

Certain chemicals applied to your skin or in the air can be absorbed by your body and may cause harm to your cells and organ systems. They can cause inflammation and increase the body’s production of free radicals, thus increasing your likelihood of developing chronic health problems.   Food Shift your food purchases and consumption… Read more »

The Blood Sugar Surprise Leading to Type 2 Diabetes

Is your fasting blood sugar above 100? Even if it’s between 95 and 100 fasting, there is reason to be concerned. No, this is not considered diabetes, but it may be the start down the path leading to pre-diabetes and heart disease. A healthy fasting blood sugar should be less than 90. Actually, the blood… Read more »