Today, we're wrapping it up by taking a glance at how the ketogenic diet has been used by healthcare practitioners to have an effect on other conditions as well as how already healthy people are benefiting from going keto.
Read MoreThe point is if you've been placed on the ketogenic diet by your doctor, oncologist, or care team, don't just think it's about losing pounds. That's part of it, but just like any treatment plan, the results won't necessarily be overnight.
Read MoreDiet isn't a dirty word. What and how much we eat has an incredible amount of power to impact our overall health.
Even though most of the time people hear of diets before swim-suit season, or as new-years resolutions, the best reason to consider dietary changes isn't for vanity. If our health can be improved by changes in diet, then it's worth the effort to see how it can do so. Especially in specific, doctor mandated situations, diet changes or plans, like the ketogenic diet can have amazing effects that go far beyond weight loss.
Part two of our ketogenic diet series will discuss the beneficial effects that a ketogenic diet has on cancer.
Read MoreExposure to toxins overstimulates the immune system leading to systemic inflammation and many other adverse health effects. Repeated exposure to chemicals can cause them to accumulate in our bodies and cause issues that may develop gradually.
Read MoreFor example, if you order a single Mai Tai, which can be a really boozy drink (approx. 3 + oz. booze/drink), that single drink could equate to about 2 1/3 standard drinks as defined by the study. Generally, you'd assume that one drink would be fine, but the amount of alcohol in that single drink already inclines that individual to the heavy drinker category defined by the study.
Read MoreThe good news is that changing your diet is one of the best ways to have a positive impact on your health. Our doctors put together a naughty-list of foods to avoid. Check it twice, and put it into practice so you can live a longer, healthier life.
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