The craving for carbohydrates when suffering a headacheĀ stems from the fact that manyĀ people commonly experience headaches from low blood flow to the brain and scalp muscles. The low blood flow is due to an imbalance of theĀ autonomic nervous system that is commonly associated with insulin resistance, obesity, diabtes and high blood pressure.Ā The carbohydrate cravings […]
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Psychologists are finding out that even when people try to focus on a task they tend to lose concentration within 40 minutes, and sometimes as little as 10 minutes. The studies are based on a new technique, called transcranial Doppler sonography, that uses ultrasound to monitor blood flow velocity in the brain. The technique could
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Many individuals are placed on medications called proton-pump inhibitors (Nexiun, Prilosec, Aciphex) by their physicians for heartburn.Ā TheseĀ drugs do a fairly good job of reducing the production of stomach acid but there is a catch.Ā It seems these drugs also cause a rebound increase in acid production once you stop them.Ā This study and accompanying
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A recent studyĀ is being loudly quoted in the press with headlines such as “Processed Red Meat Intake Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk”.Ā Ā Most non-scientists will read the headline and come away with the impression that red meat is somehow bad for them. If people readĀ the true title of the article, “Red meat consumption and
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Low testosterone levels and symptoms of male sexual dysfunction due to obesity may be reversible with weight loss after bariatric surgery, a new study finds.Ā Ā The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston. “Morbidly obese men have a high prevalence of hypotestosteronenemia, or low testosterone, and of sexual dysfunction,” said
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Introduction It is not uncommon for individuals to occasionally feel hungry, weak and shaky or develop a āsour stomachā between meals. Sometimes these symptoms can be so intense that it wakes them from their sleep. The symptoms quickly resolve after eating a snack. Their rapid improvement with food is understandably interpreted as a sign they
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Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center have found positive associations between fish oil supplements and cognitive functioning as well as differences in brain structure between users and non-users of fish oil supplements. The findings suggest possible benefits of fish oil supplements on brain health and aging. News Source:Ā Fish oil’s
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Salty or Sweet:Ā Your Brainās Need for Increased Blood Flow Most people crave either salty or sweet food.Ā They sense these foods make them feel better and because of that they like to eat them.Ā But many people have never been taught what these food cravings actually mean to their brains.Ā The reason for your
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I’ve been off grid for the last 2 months with various distractions and wanted to treat everyone to a refresshing reminder that “aging is in the mind of b-older”. This is worldās first senior citizen lip dub video.Ā It’s setĀ to Michael BublĆ©’s “Feeling Good” andĀ performed by the residents of Clark Retirement Community in East Grand
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Many people drink sports drinks beforeĀ or after exercising.Ā TheseĀ often contain a lot of carbohydratesĀ (Gatorade = 30 grams,Ā Powerade = 25 grams)Ā which are being shown is scientific studies to work against yourĀ exercise efforts.Ā Here is an interesting paperĀ that reviews theĀ benefits of ketogenicĀ diet.Ā Its an interesting read with some great historical perspective. Ā Here is the low down.
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A recent NIH study assessing the effectiveness of Niaspan (a niacin supplement used to decrease triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol) was terminated early because of concerns it may actually be harming patients.Ā This also puts into question whether Tricor, another triglyceride lowering agent actuallys prevents heart disease. I follow a simple rule with patients when
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A Brief Overview of Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a process of chronic inflammation of the cells lining the arterial walls.Ā Overtime, scar-like tissue builds up with some deposition of calcium and small dense cholesterol moleculesĀ in the tissue.Ā Ultimately, the inflamed atherosclerotic lesion can rupture, a blood clot suddenly forms and an individual will experience a heart
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What is Fatty Liver? Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a disorder of fat metabolism within the liver and affects approximately 1/3 of all Americans.Ā The term ānon-alcoholicā is used to clearly separate the liver damage that can occur from NAFLD from somewhat similar damage done by Alcoholic Hepatitis. NAFLD begins with the accumulation of
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[Updated December 24, 2011] Fatty Liver or NAFLD – What is Fatty Liver? Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a disorder of fat metabolism within the liver and affects approximately 1/3 of all Americans.Ā The term ānon-alcoholicā is used to clearly separate the liver damage that can occur from NAFLD from somewhat similar damage done
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Wikipedia – “Detoxification (detox for short) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including, but not limited to, the human body.” PhrasesĀ such as ‘withdrawalĀ from sugars’, ‘detoxing from carbs’Ā orĀ ‘having low blood sugar’ are often used whenĀ people describe the feelings they experience after significantly lowering their carbohydrate intake.Ā I can understandĀ why
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The Problem According to the American Heart Association, more than 910,000 Americans still die of heart disease annually.Ā Ā And more than 70 million Americans live every day with some form of heart disease which can include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, angina (chest pain), heart attack and congenital heart defects. The Myth āBeing overweight or
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I recently found this program that aired on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) 2 years ago aboutĀ the historyĀ of low carbohydrate dieting.Ā It’s well done, interestingĀ and gives some useful background.Ā My only caveat is that in spite of showing that low carbohydrate approachĀ is better than low fat dietsĀ for weight reduction, the program endsĀ withĀ some doomsdayĀ scientist saying how
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Yes. Howās that for a definitive answer. The low carbohydrate approach advocated by Dr. Atkins is nothing new.Ā It was the accepted medical approach to high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, heart disease and obesity for approximately 100 years prior to the low fat dietary recommendations put forward by the United States in the 1980ās. FAQĀ About
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I was recently asked by a family friend for some advice on their choice of dog food.Ā It seems their veterinarian said the dog was getting too fat and might be developing diabetes. Hum, sounds familiar. Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) are domesticated ancestors of the grey wolf.Ā The grey wolf is a meat eater (carnivore).Ā
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Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. Itās commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, a burning sensation of the stomach or in the center of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known
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Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public.Ā It is commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, burning of the stomach or below the breastbone (sternum), bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known as GERD or gastroesophageal
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The Study The Women’s Health Initiative was a massive study launched in 1991 to evaluate the health benefits for women if they ate less fat in their diet. This is one of the largest nutritional studies ever done. The study involved almost 50,000 women, some of who were placed on a low-fat, high fruit, vegetable
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Introduction It is not uncommon for individuals to occasionally feel hungry, weak, and shaky or develop a āsour stomachā between meals.Ā Many will interpret this as a sign they need more nutrients because their symptoms seem to improve after they eat a little food.Ā These symptoms can be so intense that it wakes them from
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Shape Shifting and Weight Loss One of the most intriguing aspects about reducing your carbohydrate intake is the surprising sculpting effect it has on your body.Ā This seems to be most notable in women because they genetically carry a greater proportion of fat in the hips and thighs are much more apt to notice a
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The Importance of Elevated Triglycerides Insulin resistance is the cause of type II diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and most cases of high blood pressure.Ā These conditions are dangerous and occur much more frequently in patients with HIV Disease than in the general population.Ā The main reason for this is insulin resistance. Triglyceride elevation
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How Much ProteinTo Eat Patients on low carbohydrate diets are also encouraged to eat more protein.Ā Many ask how much protein they should eat.Ā Now I could give you a formulaic answer by stating you need so many grams per protein per day (click here if you want toĀ readĀ a technical review) butĀ formulas are of
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As is obvious from my posts, I as well as many other scientists and physcians believe a reduction in carbohydrates can lead to immense health benefits.Ā Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical and medical industries will not profit from this approach and as such are notĀ using their advertising clout to market this to physicians and the general
The American Protein Experience The burning of human muscle between meals to release the stored amino acids is a common process that happens to every one of us and is quite normal.Ā The problem with this arises when we donāt eat enough protein through the day, thereby exposing the body to extended periods of muscle
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Weight Loss With A Low Carb Diet Reduces Blood Pressure A reduction in carbohydrate consumption has been shown to be more effective in lowering blood pressure than eating a low fat diet. The study compared low a carbohydrate diet with a low fat diet that was combined with a weight loss drug. The low carbohydrate
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