How does insulin affect your brain health? Let’s talk about it. Although the brain has been long considered an insulin-dependent organ, recent research shows that insulin significantly affects the brain. Specifically in the hypothalamus where it plays a role in...
Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let’s talk about it. Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting insulin. Insulin resistance is a biological adaptive behavior for...
Here are some surprising facts about melatonin you may not know. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland under the direction of the hypothalamus. When the hypothalamus perceives that the sun has gone down, the pink rays of dusk block the blue light waves of daytime...
What are the four mistakes that cause insulin resistance? Let’s talk about it. Insulin resistance is a condition where insulin is being blocked by the cells unable to engage with the receptor sites. Your cells are making less insulin receptors, which means...
What are sure signs your blood sugar is too high? Let’s talk about it. High blood sugar can cause a variety of symptoms. Some you may not pay any attention to, and some are very dangerous. High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia. There are early signs and late...
Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors in your cells do not allow insulin to lock in, preventing glucose from getting into the cells and interfering with energy production. Insulin resistance also contributes to cellular dehydration and malnutrition,...
Research has proven that PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is linked to insulin resistance. It is believed that insulin resistance in people with PCOS is caused by the underlying problems contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome. In this blog post, we are going to...
Insulin resistance is often referred to as “pre-diabetes,” because it is a condition in which your cells’ insulin receptors are not functioning correctly. Though these two conditions are sometimes part of the same conversation, there are many key differences...
You may be familiar with insulin resistance. But in case you need a refresher, here is a snapshot. Insulin resistance is when your cells do not allow insulin to lock into its receptor site. This can increase blood glucose and can lead to diabetes and metabolic...
This topic has been up for debate for what seems like ages. But, the question still remains: Are artificial sweeteners safe? The short answer is that science doesn’t always agree. Let’s dive in and talk about the possible effects of artificial sweeteners...
You’ve heard about intermittent fasting. But have you heard of the circadian rhythm diet and how it can help you reverse insulin resistance? So what is a circadian rhythm diet? A circadian rhythm diet is a form of intermittent fasting, that actually follows the...
We talk about belly fat a lot, because it’s more than just a problem with your appearance. It’s a health issue. Yes, your belly fat may be unsightly, and it may be uncomfortable to bend over and tie your shoes with that extra roll around your middle. But...