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I’ve recently decided to go keto, a clean keto, with tons of vegetables and good fats and of course moderate protein. This is what works for me, everyone has their own bio-individuality. What is keto? Keto is a carbohydrate restricted diet that has been used as a nutritional therapy for several conditions like epilepsy and reversal of type 2 diabetes, of course all under medical supervision. In fact, Virta Health has published peer reviewed studies demonstrating that a ...carbohydrate restricted nutritional approach can safely improve the health outcomes associated with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia ( bad cholesterol and triglycerides), hypertension, and inflammation all risk factors for the rona virus While reducing and eliminating glycemic control medications, Virta patients lowered HbA1c by 1.3% on average after one year and improved insulin resistance measured by HOMA-IR. 60% of patients attained and HbA1c below 6.5% without use of diabetes- specific medication There are additional emerging clinical applications using the ketogenic diet. It has potential as an adjunctive therapy for brain cancer, autism, Alzheimer’s and other degenerative brain diseases. Check out Ketogenic Diet and Metabolic Therapies. As a therapeutic diet, the diet has to be supervised and managed by health professional. All content is provided for educational or informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider in regards to recommendations and opinions that may relate to your medical condition or symptoms. #ketomeals #keto

Improve Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Join Bahareh and Nina to learn about strategies to improve your resilience beyond Covid-19. Join us next time to dive deeper into virus- specific nutraceuticals and botanical agents. Don’t forget to send us your e-mail to get a free copy of our newsletter to get more information on these topics. Thanks for watching ... #covid19 #health #medicine #naturalmedicine #prevention #easternmedicine #healthtips #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #naturopathicdoctors #health #fitness #wellness #healthy #healthylifestyle #motivation #workout #fit #lifestyle #nutrition #training #fitnessmotivation #weightloss #exercise #healthyfood #covid #life #healthyliving #food #instagood #diet #healthcare #selfcare #coronavirus

When we’re under stress we produce large amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, chronically elevated cortisol can lead to adrenal dysfunction. ... symptoms of chronically elevated cortisol: irritability and anxiety ... depression fatigue night sweats difficulty falling or staying asleep sugar or carb cravings weight gain brain fog constantly getting sick ... do any of these symptoms seem familiar? In a simple test we can measure cortisol levels and obtain a baseline and create a plan specific to your needs. .... To learn more visit our site or DM us! See more

A D A P T O G E N S ... At this point, we all know what they do, if not, essentially they balance out your hormones and help calm stress levels. But, by regulating your stress it also keeps inflammation in check. ... But, why is inflammation important? Chronic inflammation accompanies most chronic diseases. So, by modulating your stress, you're reducing inflammation and reducing your risk of:... cardiovascular disease anxiety and depression compromised immunity adrenal dysfunction hormone inbalances and other conditions... Shouldn't stress be its own condition? ... Stressed? Come to indigo and get the appropriate adaptogens! See more

Benefits of Napping One way to combat the effects of sleep deprivation is to incorporate daytime napping into your schedule. ... 10-20 minutes Reduces sleepiness; improves cognitive performance; increases alertness, attention, and energy levels; improves mood; improves motor performance; reduces stress levels... ... 20-30 minutes Enhances creativity; sharpens memory ... 30-60 minutes Sharpens decision-making skills, including memorization and recall; improves memory preservation ... Do you take naps? See more

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe? One of the main concerns about artificial sweeteners is their potential to cause harm in the body. Some have been linked to attention-deficit disorders, birth defects, diabetes, digestive upset, headaches, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), seizures, and some forms of cancer. ... Another concern about artificial sweeteners is how they affect the body and brain’s ability to gauge how much has been eaten. Providing sweetness without calories confu...ses the body’s normal digestive processes.This can lead to intense food cravings, overeating, storage of extra calories as fat, and metabolic diseases and disorders. ... Did you know artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharine and sucralose are associated with obesity and a twofold increased risk of type 2 diabetes? ... These are some brand names of artificial sweeteners to avoid: Equal Nutrasweet Sweet N Low Splenda Here are some better alternatives: monk fruit stevia . . . . #acupuncture #health #wellness #balance #mindfulness #integrativemedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #mindbodyspirit #cupping #cuppingtherapy #pain #naturalmedicine #preventativemedicine #plantbasedmedicine #foodismedicine #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiegoacupuncturist #medicine #easternmedicine #eatclean #entrepreneur #functionalmedicine #food #lajolla #lajollaacupuncturist #fxmed #functionalmedicinepractitioner