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Metabolic Health
Evidence-informed articles about metabolic health, including insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, weight changes, cholesterol, fatty liver, energy balance and factors that influence long-term cardiometabolic health.
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Insulin Resistance: Why Your Blood Sugar Can Look Normal While Insulin Is Already High
Insulin resistance can develop while fasting glucose still looks normal. Learn how fasting insulin and HOMA-IR provide additional metabolic information and how nutrition, resistance training and naturopathic care may improve insulin sensitivity.
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Lab Testing, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Health
High Cholesterol: Understanding Your Lipid Panel and Cardiovascular Risk
High cholesterol is more than one flagged number. Learn what LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB and Lp(a) can tell you, plus how nutrition, exercise, advanced testing and appropriate medical treatment fit into cardiovascular care.
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Hormonal Health, Lab Testing, Metabolic Health
How to Lose Belly Fat: Understanding the Metabolic and Hormonal Factors Behind Abdominal Weight Gain
Struggling with belly fat or abdominal weight gain? Learn how insulin, blood sugar, thyroid function, hormones, sleep, nutrition, exercise and body composition can influence metabolic health.
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Pregnancy, Fertility & Postpartum, Metabolic Health
Gestational Diabetes: How Can a Naturopathic Doctor Support You During Pregnancy?
Diagnosed with gestational diabetes or concerned about your risk? Learn how nutrition, movement, blood sugar monitoring and naturopathic care can support a healthy pregnancy alongside your medical care.