Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated 5-10% of women of reproductive age. It was once thought of as being a fertility problem, but it is ... Continue Reading
60 Minutes of Exercise Can Improve Insulin Resistance 25%
In an article earlier I looked at metabolic flexibility. In particular the article focused on the metabolic inflexibility caused insulin resistance. I made some basic recommendations on how to improve ... Continue Reading
Understanding Metabolic Flexibilty and the Role of Insulin
As a nutritionist one thing I’ve been focused on lately is something called “metabolic flexibility.” Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the human body to ramp up the use of fuels that are more ... Continue Reading
Lifting Weights Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Less than 9% of Americans lift weights. Considering all of the health benefits that lifting weights can provide, this statistic is an unfortunate one. Adding to those benefits, a new study from the Brooks ... Continue Reading
