Can Low Carb Help Lung Disease? The two most common chronic lung diseases are asthma and COPD. It’s estimated that at least 384 million people across the globe have COPD and 334 million people have asthma. COPD is now the…
Body Fat: The Relevance of Size and Number of Fat Cells Size vs Number Obesity is characterized by an excess of adipose (fat) tissue, which can accumulate by 2 different mechanisms. Increase the number of fat cells – hyperplasia Increase…
Cold-Water Immersion and Brain Health “But, there is still every reason for healthy people to take cold showers, or swim outside in cold water. It gives you the feeling that you are alive.” ― Wim Hof Why is cold exposure…
Sauna and Brain Health Our daily lives are spent predominantly in climate-controlled environments, with furnaces and air-conditioning units regulating the temperatures of our living spaces within a relatively narrow range. The typical comfort zone for humans is within an air…
The Ketogenic Diet and Brain Health You’ve likely heard of the “keto” diet – a dietary strategy that has gained in popularity over the past few years. There’s nothing new, however, about a ketogenic diet, as it appears to be…
Mental Health – Part 2: Mechanisms of Disease See Part 1 Mental health vs Neurologic health Historically, there has been a divide between the medical fields of Neurology and Psychiatry, despite some overlap between the two specialties. Dementia is predominantly…
Alzheimer’s Disease – Another Manifestation of Metabolic Disease Neurodegenerative disease (dementia, etc.) is arguably the area of greatest failure in medicine. There have been billions of dollars spent on over 400 failed clinical trials in Alzheimer’s Disease, and the…
Guide to eating clean when eating out Eating out can be a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy and avoid ultra-processed foods. While I certainly enjoy dining at restaurants and especially supporting my local favorites, I am also very…
Anti-Inflammatory Diets: Strategies to Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease Inflammation is not always bad While we think of inflammation as harmful, it’s important to recognize that not all inflammation is bad. Inflammation is triggered as a short-term protective mechanism against…
