I can’t stress enough how important Vitamin D is to your health and wellness...particularly to the integrity of your immune system!  In this episode, I‘m going to review with you one of the most profound studies (published in October 2021) I have seen to date correlating low Vitamin D3 with risk of severe COVID disease (including death).  The study also provides the MAGIC number….the Vitamin D3 lab value you NEED in order to prevent severe COVID illness, including death! I will also provide guidance as far as next steps regarding what YOU need to do to take ownership of your Vitamin D3 level— including resources for checking your Vitamin D3 (one option can even be done from the comfort of your home) as well as a D3 replacement protocol for those who find their level to be sub-optimal. research study: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3596/htm everlywell: https://www.everlywell.com/products/vitamin-d-test/

Part 4 in our 4 part series discussing #27 - #33 of the 33 barriers to maximizing your fat burning potential!  This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be!

Part 3 in a 4 part series discussing #8 - #25 of the 33 barriers to maximizing  your fat burning potential!  This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Part 2 in a 3 (or 4) part series discussing #9 - #17 of the 33 barriers to maximizing  your fat burning potential!  This list is literally 10 years in the making!  If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing 8 of the 33 barriers to maximizing  your fat burning potential!  This list is literally 10 years in the making!  If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could be!  Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

As the ketogenic diet increases in popularity, we are seeing more and more keto-related products flooding the market. One of the most popular and best-known of these are  exogenous ketones.  They claim to boost the effects of a ketogenic diet and even give you some of the benefits of keto without restricting carbohydrates.  In this episode I”m going to walk you through the claims vs. the science when it comes to this particular highly marketed supplement that we are finding many of our patients are taking without fully understanding what it’s doing (or not doing) for them as they strive to meet their weight loss goals! Some References: https://www.dietdoctor.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6543248/ https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/499563 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3219306/ https://blog.designsforhealth.com/node/1017 https://www.healthline.com/health-news/keto-diet-may-hurt-your-athletic-performance#2 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Performance/dp/0983490716/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=keto+athletes&qid=1594497380&sr=8-4 Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

An optimal vitamin D level is more important now than ever before!  Vitamin D has been proven to: affect our mood and behavior, as well as the rate at which we age, strengthen our immunity, prevent heart disease, diabetes and cancer, assist with weight loss, strengthen our bones, reduce bodily inflammation, and even reduce mortality risk related to COVID-19!  While vitamin D is available in small quantities in food, its primary source must come from a vitamin D supplement.   We know how essential vitamin D is to our health and well-being!  So WHY are 95% of African Americans and 70% of light-skinned Americans walking around right now with vitamin D levels considered insufficient, or worse, deficient?  Vitamin D is a hormone, and as with any hormone that is not in balance, our body can be thrown into a state of disarray.   Think of it this way, if a man was deficient in testosterone, how would he feel? If a woman's thyroid was not producing enough or too much hormone, how would she feel?  It's time we take our vitamin D levels much more seriously and approach low levels with the same tenacity we would any other hormone imbalance!   **I have listed some references mentioned within this episode.  I am not able to fit all of them.  If you'd like the complete list, please email the clinic and we would be happy to provide them to you!   Low vitamin D in the African American population: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/2019/09/24/african-americans-at-greatest-risk-of-vitamin-d-deficiency Low vitamin D and obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29644951/ Depression and anxiety related to vitamin D: |ttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-d-and-extraskeletal-health? Autism and vitamin D: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140226110836.htm Cancer and vitamin D: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3355893/ COVID-19 and vitamin D: https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.i6583 Vitamin D and aging: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/JP274887 Vitamin D supplementation: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-vitamin-d-to-take#How-Much-Vitamin-D-Should-You-Take? Vitamin K I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Vitamin-K-2-100-Capsules/dp/B0013EJ5QM/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=vitamin+k2&qid=1591654577&sr=8-5 Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

By now many of you have heard of intermittent fasting.  The potential benefits are nothing short of amazing and include: increased fat burning, reversal of type 2 diabetes, lowered insulin levels, improved mental clarity and concentration, increased energy, life extension, decreased bodily inflammation, improved appetite control and much more!  There is so much confusion within the keto “space” in terms of how to best implement intermittent fasting, as well as the “rules” involved to maximize the benefits.   In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through the ins and outs of intermittent fasting and help guide you into incorporating this pretty darn amazing practice into your daily routine! Dr. Jason Fung: About Dr. Fung: https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-jason-fung-m-d Diabetes Code: https://www.amazon.com/Diabetes-Code-Prevent-Reverse-Naturally/dp/1771642653/ Complete Guide to Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012/ Obesity Code: https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ The  New  England  Journal  of  Medicine:  Effects  of  Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136 A few links discussing IF and /or keto coupled with traditional cancer treatments: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13046-019-1189-9 https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322018000200339 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6530042/ Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Water, water, water!   Why is hydration especially important in the midst of weight loss? Why does our water weight fluctuate during weight loss? What does it mean when you tell me my water is up or down? I will talk you through the many ins and outs of hydration, as well as help you to better understand the fluctuations in your water weight during your weight loss journey and just why its so darn important to drink your freakin’ water!  Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Over the past few weeks, life as we know it, has become completely upended! You're not alone if you're feeling it's all a bit eerie, scary and for some, very lonely. We now know we must adhere to the “safe-at-home” mandate for the next month or more, so why would you NOT want to use some of your time at home to make positive changes in your life!? It’s time to stop panic scrolling through your social media….It’s time to turn OFF the news….IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOU!  I’ll provide you some explicit steps of how you can do a “hard reset” and come out on the other side of the Coronavirus pandemic as a better version of YOURSELF! Thank you Whittney, RN for compiling our "self-care" list!   Resources discussed during this episode The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington  https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night/dp/1101904003/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585348235&sr=8-3 Apps to help you relax: Calm  https://www.calm.com/ Headspace  https://www.headspace.com/ Buddhify  https://buddhify.com/ Mindfulness  https://themindfulnessapp.com/ On demand exercise apps: Peloton  https://www.onepeloton.com/app Les Mills  https://www.lesmills.com/us/ondemand/ Daily Burn  https://dailyburn.com/landing Barre Code  https://thebarrecode.com/ Pure Barre  https://ondemand.purebarre.com/instantaccess Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)