Some clarification is in order. A patient who just finished reading my book, The Blood Code, wrote to me, “The contrary reports on LDL, statin and saturated fat is getting… read more →
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It sounds self-evident – People who have type 2 diabetes, and thereby effectively store glucose and fats do not need to eat often. Only twice daily may be best. It… read more →
The disempowered medical management model “You have type 2 diabetes – a degenerative condition where your body produces inadequate insulin over time and sugars elevate causing complications and disease. But… read more →
I was recently lecturing at a naturopathic medical conference and asked one of my colleagues whether we as a profession are prepared for the news that a person’s response to… read more →
The thyroid gland has become an unruly scapegoat in the pasture of self-help and wellness. As clinicians, we can attribute fatigue, irritability, weight problem, low libido, depression, brain fog, hair… read more →
The Metabolic Effects of Carbs, Fats, and Protein Carbs: Carbohydrates cause a strong release of insulin and trigger your body to store and save most of what you just ate.… read more →
Will You Need The Blood Code? Sooner or Later. The Blood Code: Unlock the secrets of your metabolism, Dr. Richard Maurer You need it now! If you have been told that you have hypothyroid… read more →
I was a speaker at the Paleo f(x) conference last weekend. 1500 attendees—all interested in ancestral diet and fitness for health and performance. It was a treat for me to… read more →
BMI – The ubiquitous health assessment is wrong Why does your doctor, and every other medical office, use the body mass index (BMI) to assess your weight and health? Every… read more →
If you are on prescription metformin and you are initiating an exercise program . . . Bravo to your efforts! Exercise works better than metformin to control blood sugars, and… read more →