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Metabolic Improvements From a Paleolithic Diet in San Francisco
A Paleolithic diet improved metabolic status with respect to cardiovascular and carbohydrate physiology, according to a 2009 study at the University of California San Francisco. Here are the specific...
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What’s Wrong With Type 2 Diabetics?
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are epidemics because of excessive consumption of refined sugars and starches, and lack of physical activity. I can’t prove it; nevertheless that’s my impression after...
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Elizabeth Hughes, Dogs, and the Discovery of Insulin
Dr. Harriet Hall over at Science-Based Medicine reviews the Canadian discovery and purification of insulin, truly a modern medical miracle. Thanks to Banting and Best. One of the first human users...
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Do High Insulin Levels Cause Memory Loss and Dementia?
Insulin resistance and high blood insulin levels promote age-related degeneration of the brain, leading to memory loss and dementia according to Robert Krikorian, Ph.D. He’s a professor in the...
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No Great Benefit to Carb Counting Compared to Other Insulin-Dosing Methods
…according to an article at MedPageToday. Briefly, carb counting involves estimating the digestible carbohydrate grams in a meal (often called net carbs), then dosing rapid-acting insulin based on...
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Is Insulin Making You Hungry All the Time?
No, insulin probably isn’t the cause of constant hunger, according to Dr. Stephan Guyenet. Dr. G gives 11 points of evidence in support of his conclusion. Read them for yourself. Here are a few:...
View ArticleAlternate-Day Fasting Reduced Insulin Resistance Better Than Daily Calorie...
Body tissue resistance to the effect of insulin is considered harmful by many experts. For instance, it may contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. BTW, if you have...
View ArticleNurse Practitioners May Advocate for Paleo Diet
The Nurse Practitioner has an article indicating that the paleo diet may prevent or treat prediabetes and diabetes: Lifestyle changes that include adopting a healthy diet, such as the paleo diet, can...
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