Type 2 diabetes, a condition marked by chronically high blood sugar levels, is a leading driver of metabolic disease in America. While conventional medical advice recommends taking medications to control blood sugar levels, this is only a temporary measure at best. Diabetes is compounded by several factors, and recent research notes that nutritional deficiencies is… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 01, 2024. Gut health plays a pivotal role in your overall well-being — a topic I explored in-depth in my interview with Dr. Vincent Pedre, an internist with a focus on functional medicine and gut health. Our discussion covered the intricate connections between… Read More »
Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More »
In this video, I interview independent health researcher Jay Feldman, who has a podcast called “The Energy Balance Podcast.” I recently came to understand the importance of the late Ray Peat’s work, which I had previously dismissed for over three decades, largely due to confirmational bias. Peat was a biologist and physiologist, and a cofounder… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 3, 2017. Is salt bad for your blood pressure? James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., answers this and many other questions relating to salt in his book, “The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong — and How Eating More Might Save Your Life.”… Read More »