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Today we are going to talk about metabolism and metabolic health. This will kick off a new series on metabolic disorders...what they are, how they happen, what you can do about them, and even how to test for them.
Metabolic health is one of my primary focuses in my practice because studies have shown that nearly everyone has some level of metabolic dysfunction in America...in 2018 a study published by the University of North Carolina found that only 12% of the population meet all 5 primary criteria of good metabolic health - waist circumference, glucose, blood pressure, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol (or taking medications for any of these). And those statistics were collected between 2009-2016 - so pre-COVID. Many studies have shown the overall population of adults and kids got dramatically sicker during the pandemic (and not from the virus). So it's highly likely that these numbers will be even worse today. Whether you have any of these conditions or not, this information is valuable - because I guarantee you know someone who has poor metabolic health.
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It may seem like an impossible task and maybe one you’ve struggled with, but losing weight and keeping it off is possible - with the right strategies!

Let’s start by discussing why diets fail and don’t really help the weight loss effort...

Hunger! You can only restrict so much before your survival instincts will kick in. Hunger will ALWAYS win. This is not about you lacking willpower, but rather it’s a true survival instinct - even if you’re not fully aware of it.

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There is so much conflicting information on salt! The mainstream media and medicine will tell you salt is dangerous. But what does the research actually show?
This is a somewhat complex topic...definitely not as easy as "everyone should limit their salt intake" that we so often hear. In fact, many studies show that there are increased risks in some populations by restricting their salt intake! Some populations need more salt. And many other studies show little to no benefit to restricting salt intake.
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Today I’m sharing results from a research study looking at the differences and benefits between a well formulated ketogenic diet (very low carb at 12%-18% of intake) versus a moderate carb Mediterranean Plus diet (carb at roughly 36-37% of intake). This information comes from a study published in May 2022 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Effect of a ketogenic diet versus Mediterranean diet on glycated hemoglobin in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus: The interventional Keto-Med randomized crossover trial

*Side note – please do read the ENTIRE study. This paper got a LOT of criticism for writing very biased abstract and conclusions that didn’t exactly match up to the data of this study. 5 of the study authors are on the board of a Plant-Based Coalition committee.
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Welcome back to the Holistic Health Bites podcast and the metabolic health series. Today we are talking all about brain health and how fixing your metabolism can improve cognitive abilities, reduce risks of degenerative brain diseases, and reduce or eliminate migraines.
In this episode, we talk about Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Parkinson's, migraines, and neuropathy. I also share information on how insulin resistance is a driving factor behind these conditions and how metabolic flexibility is key to reversing or managing these conditions.
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