How to Reduce Insulin Resistance [Practical Things to Do Today]

Video | IR Basics | Low-Carb/Healthy-Fat Diet | Fasting | Exercise | Stress & Sleep | Takeaway

Insulin is an important hormone for regulating the movement of nutrients into and out of your cells. If your cells resist its effects, insulin cannot do its job, creating inflammation and making it hard to lose weight. 

Insulin resistance is a common condition, but you can do things to make your cells more sensitive. Instead of just telling you to sleep better, eat better, and move better, this blog post shares practical things you can start doing today to reduce insulin resistance. And, the best thing is, it won’t cost you a dime. 

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Prediabetes: What Is It? Do I Have It? What Can I Do About It?

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on October 26, 2021

Video | Definition | Cause | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Diet | Intermittent Fasting | Exercise | Weight Loss | Takeaway

Prediabetes is a common condition that is marked by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. According to the CDC, more than one in three Americans have the condition (1).

If it is allowed to progress, it puts you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. In this post, I explain how to tell if you have prediabetes and what you can do to prevent it from progressing. 

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What Does a Low Carb Diet Do to Cholesterol?

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on October 26, 2021

Video | Low Carb Diets and Cholesterol | Genetics | Cholesterol Blood Tests 

For many people, a low carb diet not only makes weight loss possible, but also improves blood sugar, boosts energy and mental focus, and puts them in control of hunger.

However, when carbs decrease, dietary fat increases and this leads to questions about how a low carb or keto diet affects cholesterol. In this post, I share what the research has to say about the relationship and what you can do if you have high cholesterol on a low carb diet. 

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Visceral Fat: What Is It? How to Get Rid of It

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on September 20, 2023

Video | Definition | Insulin Resistance | Low Carb Dieting | Intermittent Fasting | Exercise

Visceral fat is what most of us think of as belly fat. It is the term used to describe the fat that builds up within the abdomen. Visceral fat cannot be pinched, but it does expand your waistline, crowd your internal organs, and actively contribute to disease. In this post, I’ll explain why this type of fat is harmful and how you can get rid of it. 

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Best Low Carb Foods for Thyroid

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on September 20, 2023

Download the List | Video | Thyroid & Metabolism | Shrimp | Salmon | Spinach | Bone Broth | Garlic | Walnuts | Blueberries | Brazil Nuts | Coconut Oil | Pumpkin Seeds

Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolic rate. To optimize their performance, you need to get the right nutrients inside of you. In this post, I’ll share 10 low carb foods that contain these nutrients so that you can eat your way to a better metabolism.

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Leptin Resistance Explained-Trouble Losing Weight & Hunger

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on August 25, 2020

Video | Leptin & Hunger | Leptin & Your Weight | Definition | Cause | How to Reverse It

I often say that leptin is a hormone we like because it tells our brains to turn off hunger and keep our weight under control. But that only happens if leptin’s message is getting to the brain. In this post, I explain leptin resistance, why it is common, and how it affects your ability to lose weight and control hunger.

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What is Leaky Gut and How to Avoid It

Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on August 25, 2020

Video | Definition | Why is it Bad? | Why Does it Happen | Diet Recommendations

Leaky gut is a condition that can lead to debilitating digestive issues and the spread of inflammation throughout the body that opens you up to a whole host of health problems, but its simple name makes it hard to take seriously. 

In this post, I discuss leaky gut, how it happens, and what you can do to avoid it. 

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