Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the nerves that transmit signals between the brain, spinal cord,...
Ketones are an energy source your brain and other organs use during ketosis, where fat is used as your main fuel instead of glucose. However,...
Anti-nutrients are receiving a lot of attention within the keto and low-carb community. Are you wondering how these plant compounds might affect your health and...
By Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE The ketogenic diet is often considered an extremely strict, low-carb, high-fat way of eating. The truth is that a ketogenic...
Forty years ago, the term non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) didn’t even exist. Today, a staggering 30 to 40 percent of Americans have this undesirable...
When you hear someone say, “Keto affects your hormones,” it might leave you wondering: Which hormones exactly, and how? It’s a good question. Are they...
Your liver is one of the largest organs in your body. It sits under your ribcage on the right side of your abdomen, and it is...
As the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread throughout 2020, one thing has become clear: certain groups have an increased risk for severe complications. Beyond older...
The term “biohacker” conjures images of a cyborg—part man, part machine—a genetically-engineered specimen with electrodes attached to all major muscle groups. While that might be...
There’s a huge online buzz about keto diet pills, but not for the reason you might think. Perhaps you’ve heard they’ve been on Shark Tank....
With the fast-mounting cases of COVID-19 and the need to shelter in place in 2020, the US began increasingly turning to telehealth (remote healthcare using...
The ketogenic diet is becoming known for being beneficial in so many areas of health and medicine, it’s important to get a clear understanding of...
If you’ve been hearing about the ketogenic diet in relation to treating or eliminating inflammation in the body, there’s good reason: aside for being great...
Autophagy: Cellular Cleansing and the Secret to Longevity When your home gets dirty, you clean it. If you’re feeling ambitious, you might even replace some...
Why Keto Is Good for Leaky Gut & Gut Health There’s some really interesting new science. Proving that the ketogenic diet has extremely powerful effects...
The keto diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat diet that many people follow for weight loss and therapeutic reasons as well as increased energy, reduced...