Shrinkage and Diabetes!
As if we needed more reasons to go low carb, high fat a research article in the journal Neurology (http://bit.ly/1lZt4Bt) came out on the 19th with evidence of brain shrinkage in people developing diabetes in their 40s to 60s. Those with midlife diabetes were found to...
Q&A: What are omega fats?
Today’s Q&A comes from a reader interested in the essential fatty acids called omega 3 and omega 6 (omega fats). We will briefly describe them and some of their benefits. Q: I see a lot in the news about omega 3s and omega 6s. What are they? A: Fat is bad; fat...
Inflammation: The Not-so-Silent Killer
At first glance diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and arthritis have nothing in common. But researchers are discovering a common link among all of them: inflammation. Study after study points to the role chronic inflammation plays in a wide variety of...
What is Inflammation?
Our body responds to external stimuli in a number of ways. It does so to either build up its resistance against invasion from different pathogens, or in a step to protect the body from active disease processes. Inflammation is one such pathological process, and in...
Q&A Turmeric
I often receive questions about various topics related to health and nutrition. Each week I will try to answer some of the questions posed to me by my readers. Today's question is regarding a spice root, turmeric, that has been used for centuries. Q: Dr. Drew, I...
Prostate Cancer and Low Carb High Fat Diets
How is Prostate Cancer and low carb high fat (LCHF) diet related? Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in men and is the second most fatal malignancy in men. A recent study has shown that metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased...
Exercises on a Low Carb High Fat Diet
Some people wonder what are some exercices on a low carb high fat diet. When it comes to low or moderate intensity exercise, fat is the muscle’s primary fuel source. For high intensity exercise, carbohydrates are the primary fuel and are stored in the body in very...
What Is the Paleo Diet?
Paleo, Caveman, Hunter and Gatherer—the ways people refer to the Paleo diet go on and on. Most of us have heard of this way of eating under at least one of these ways, yet many are still confused as to exactly what this diet is and why we should care about it. With...
Why Gluten Free?
Gluten. It seems you cannot turn on the television nor have a conversation with a friend without hearing about gluten. But many people are left wondering what exactly gluten is and why they should be concerned about it. If this sounds like you, read on to learn more...
Top 5 Tips to Avoid the Spring Break
Spring is around the corner (I hope Punxsutawney Phil is wrong) and it’s time to dust off those walking/running/hiking/tennis/soccer (you get the idea) shoes and get outside. With an increase in activity I usually see an increase in injuries in the office. While not...
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