[Updated December 24, 2011] Fatty Liver or NAFLD – What is Fatty Liver? Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a disorder of fat metabolism within the liver and affects approximately 1/3 of all Americans. The term “non-alcoholic” is used to clearly separate the liver damage that can occur from NAFLD from somewhat similar damage done […]
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Wikipedia – “Detoxification (detox for short) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including, but not limited to, the human body.” Phrases such as ‘withdrawal from sugars’, ‘detoxing from carbs’ or ‘having low blood sugar’ are often used when people describe the feelings they experience after significantly lowering their carbohydrate intake. I can understand why
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The Problem According to the American Heart Association, more than 910,000 Americans still die of heart disease annually. And more than 70 million Americans live every day with some form of heart disease which can include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, angina (chest pain), heart attack and congenital heart defects. The Myth “Being overweight or
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I recently found this program that aired on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) 2 years ago about the history of low carbohydrate dieting. It’s well done, interesting and gives some useful background. My only caveat is that in spite of showing that low carbohydrate approach is better than low fat diets for weight reduction, the program ends with some doomsday scientist saying how
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Yes. How’s that for a definitive answer. The low carbohydrate approach advocated by Dr. Atkins is nothing new. It was the accepted medical approach to high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, heart disease and obesity for approximately 100 years prior to the low fat dietary recommendations put forward by the United States in the 1980’s. FAQ About
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I was recently asked by a family friend for some advice on their choice of dog food. It seems their veterinarian said the dog was getting too fat and might be developing diabetes. Hum, sounds familiar. Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) are domesticated ancestors of the grey wolf. The grey wolf is a meat eater (carnivore).
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Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It’s commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, a burning sensation of the stomach or in the center of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known
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Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It is commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, burning of the stomach or below the breastbone (sternum), bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known as GERD or gastroesophageal
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The Study The Women’s Health Initiative was a massive study launched in 1991 to evaluate the health benefits for women if they ate less fat in their diet. This is one of the largest nutritional studies ever done. The study involved almost 50,000 women, some of who were placed on a low-fat, high fruit, vegetable
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Introduction It is not uncommon for individuals to occasionally feel hungry, weak, and shaky or develop a ‘sour stomach’ between meals. Many will interpret this as a sign they need more nutrients because their symptoms seem to improve after they eat a little food. These symptoms can be so intense that it wakes them from
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Shape Shifting and Weight Loss One of the most intriguing aspects about reducing your carbohydrate intake is the surprising sculpting effect it has on your body. This seems to be most notable in women because they genetically carry a greater proportion of fat in the hips and thighs are much more apt to notice a
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The Importance of Elevated Triglycerides Insulin resistance is the cause of type II diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and most cases of high blood pressure. These conditions are dangerous and occur much more frequently in patients with HIV Disease than in the general population. The main reason for this is insulin resistance. Triglyceride elevation
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How Much ProteinTo Eat Patients on low carbohydrate diets are also encouraged to eat more protein. Many ask how much protein they should eat. Now I could give you a formulaic answer by stating you need so many grams per protein per day (click here if you want to read a technical review) but formulas are of
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As is obvious from my posts, I as well as many other scientists and physcians believe a reduction in carbohydrates can lead to immense health benefits. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical and medical industries will not profit from this approach and as such are not using their advertising clout to market this to physicians and the general
The American Protein Experience The burning of human muscle between meals to release the stored amino acids is a common process that happens to every one of us and is quite normal. The problem with this arises when we don’t eat enough protein through the day, thereby exposing the body to extended periods of muscle
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Weight Loss With A Low Carb Diet Reduces Blood Pressure A reduction in carbohydrate consumption has been shown to be more effective in lowering blood pressure than eating a low fat diet. The study compared low a carbohydrate diet with a low fat diet that was combined with a weight loss drug. The low carbohydrate
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What Does A Family History of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Heart Attacks Really Mean? I’ve spoken with many patients who worry about their health and that of their children because there seems to be a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or even heart attacks. Their concerns are obvious but
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A recent study has shown women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have a three-fold greater chance of having diabetes later in life. This is not surprising since both are the symptoms of a much larger problem, insulin resistance. Just as not so surprising, all three, insulin resistance, diabetes and PCOS have been shown to improve
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Brown Rice is Not as Healthy as You Think Many patients will ask me if it’s OK for them to eat more carbs than I recommend (less than 100 grams per day) to control their diabetes as long as they are eating low-glycemic carbs (think whole wheat bread or pasta, brown rice, vegetables and fruit). The answer is no.
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A reduction in carbohydrate consumption has been shown to be more effective in lowering blood pressure than eating a low fat diet. The study compared low carbohydrate diet with a low fat diet that was combined with a weight loss drug. The low carbohydrate diet group was much more effective than the low fat diet plus
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Why Starting The Atkins Diet Causes You To Feel Tired Patients who go on the Atkins low carbohydrate diet often experience headaches, ‘brain fog’, lightheadedness or fatigue the first few weeks after reducing their carbohydrate intake. These symptoms will improve after a few weeks but for some individuals they can be quit severe and will
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What is Gout? Gout is a common form of arthritis that has been recognized for centuries. Patients often will complain of experiencing recurrent episodes of pain and inflammation in a joint, particularly the large toe and usually lasts for 1-2 weeks. It is often associated with obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. Gout is triggered by
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What is Gout? Gout is a common form of arthritis that has been recognized for centuries. Patients often will complain of experiencing recurrent episodes of pain and inflammation in a joint, particularly the large toe and usually lasts for 1-2 weeks. It is often associated with obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. The incidence of gout
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Excess Carbohydrates Cause Elevated Triglycerides Overweight patients commonly have elevations of their small LDL cholesterol and triglycerides as well as decreases of their HDL cholesterol; all of these changes correlate with an increased risk of heart attacks. This pattern is collectively known as atherogenic dyslipidemia and is associated with the narrowing of arteries called atherosclerosis.
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Excess Carbohydrates Cause Elevated Triglycerides Overweight patients commonly have elevations of their small LDL cholesterol and triglycerides as well as decreases of their HDL cholesterol; all of these changes correlate with an increased risk of heart attacks. This pattern is collectively known as atherogenic dyslipidemia and is associated with the narrowing of arteries called atherosclerosis.
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What Does A Family History of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Heart Attacks Really Mean? I’ve spoken with many patients who worry about their health and that of their children because there seems to be a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or even heart attacks. Their concerns are obvious but
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Hi everyone, As you know, I have always tried to use the latest technology to improve my communication and care I provide my patients. I started using an electronic medical records system in the mid-90’s and have used the system to provide patients with a complete visit summary after each visit. I believe this review
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Excess Abdominal Fat – Your Body Maybe Abnormally Storing Fat If it does, don’t think you’re alone. Many Americans are dealing with the same thing. Patients complain about it to me all the time. What you may be experiencing is an accumulation of fat within the abdominal cavity (called intra-abdominal fat). And your body may be abnormally storing fat
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder among women of reproductive age. PCOS affects approximately 5-14% of women (depending on the definition used). here is no significant difference between white and black women with regard to incidence of PCOS when controlling for BMI and age. PCOS is often associated
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