If you live in Boulder, Colorado, you probably know someone who follows a vegan or ketogenic (keto) diet. Maybe you are one of them. But do you know how these diets affect your immune system and your health? We all worry that vegan diets are protein-deficient and keto diets can clog arteries, but is this […]
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury, infection, or stress. It helps to heal and protect you from harm. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or excessive, it can cause more harm than good. Chronic inflammation is linked to many health problems, such as: Weight gain and obesity. Cardiovascular disease. Mood and depression. Cognitive function […]
Balancing & Rebooting Your Metabolism Metabolic disorders and obesity are directly linked to two powerful hormones known as insulin and leptin. 85 percent of the US population is insulin and leptin resistant. Insulin is used by the body to escort glucose from the blood into the cells for energy. Processed food is loaded with sugar […]