Helpful Articles and Education
8 Sneaky Places Inflammation May Be Hiding
Chronic inflammation is detrimental to so many areas of health and wellness. The link to autoimmune disease may not be as strong as suggested in this article, but the principles are worth reviewing.
The idea of using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for other areas of health, besides diabetes management, is not new or unique. This article is an interview with the founder of Signos who uses the Dexcom CGM as a tool for weight loss. In our experience, CGM is a useful tool for anyone wishing to manage blood sugar and weight. The Dexcom CGM is good but too expensive and other systems are available.
Glycemic index is a more useful way of thinking about the sugars that we consume. This is a good review of glycemic index and shows the benefits of foods like nuts on controlling blood sugar.
Cells Become Zombies When the Ends of Their Chromosomes Are Damaged
Cellular senescence, the creation of so-called “zombie cells”, is one of the prominent areas of study in longevity research. This is a nice review of the topic.
Study Reveals the Role Sleep Plays in Weight Loss
This review is good because it shows that “the devil is in the details’ ‘ when it comes to looking at the results of scientific research. It reveals that weight loss on a poor night’s sleep is from lean muscle and not from fat loss.
Forget Diets: This is How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off for Good
Common sense is not always common. As the author points out, focusing on the end goals of health and longevity may be a better approach to obtaining and maintaining weight loss.