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Cure Your Insulin Resistance
According to the CDC, 100 million Americans—one-third of the population—have diabetes or prediabetes. Many people mistakenly believe that prediabetes is merely a precursor to disease, but this is incorrect. Prediabetes is a disease. An additional 100 million Americans are insulin resistant, meaning only 12% of the U.S. population is metabolically healthy. These statistics were collected before the pandemic, and experts […]
Three Doctors Fasted for 5 Days—Here’s What Happened
Fasting has been around for centuries, but what are the real 5-day fast benefits? As doctors dedicated to metabolic health, we—Dr. Steven Geanopulos, Dr. Peter Wohl, and Dr. Christopher DeCarlo—wanted to put ourselves through the challenge and see what happened—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. No coffee, no supplements, just water. Here’s what we experienced, what surprised […]
Cortisol Face: Understanding the Link Between Stress, Insulin Resistance, and Your Health
In the world of functional health and nutrition, we’re constantly uncovering new connections between our lifestyle choices and our health. One intriguing phenomenon that’s gained attention in recent years is what we call “cortisol face.” This condition, once known as “moon face” in medical circles, has a fascinating history and important implications for our modern lifestyles. The Origins of Cortisol […]
Why Your HbA1C Is Higher After Starting a Low-Carb Diet
Starting a low-carb diet often brings many positive changes—weight loss, improved energy, and better blood sugar control. However, some people are surprised to see their HbA1C, a key blood sugar marker, increase temporarily after making these healthy lifestyle changes. Don’t worry—this isn’t necessarily bad news. Let’s break down why this happens and what it means for your health. What Is […]