diabetesmd, Author at Reversing Diabetes

April 02, 2020

The Carnivore Diet: Just A Passing Fad?

The carnivore diet has taken over the pop culture space like a whirlwind, hot on the heels of other diets like the ketogenic and paleo diets. It has received extremely harsh reviews from some quarters while some proponents swear by it. Will it stand the test of time? Is it worth all the hype? In

March 31, 2020

The Carnivore Diet: Falling Off The Wagon

In previous articles, we have reviewed the great benefits of the carnivore diet. How consistently does one have to be on this diet in order to ensure all the benefits gained are not thrown down a black hole? How can one keep from reverting back to old habits? In this article, we will review these

March 30, 2020

The ACE Inhibitors

The death rate in patients with multiple comorbid conditions of metabolic dysfunction is vastly greater than the general population. Less than 12.2% of the US population does not have severe metabolic inflammation or metabolic dysfunction. Profoundly, the very drug class that is the preferred for blood pressure management in metabolic syndrome, may dramatically increase Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

Thoughts On COVID-19

I think hospital workers may be getting more infected because of the design of the ventilators. They are an open loop. They are not like an anesthesia ventilator which is a closed-loop. This virus is airborne and exhaled. There is no scavenger in the normal ICU ventilator.

March 26, 2020

The Carnivore Diet and Your Pocket: How Costly Is It?

You’re ready to go on the Carnivore Diet but you think it may be too expensive! Dollar signs flash before your eyes and you almost toss the idea out the window. Is the carnivore diet really that expensive? Is being on a more conventional diet less costly? In this article, we will look at the

March 24, 2020

The Carnivore Diet: 8 Reasons Why It Works

The carnivore diet is one of the most controversial diets yet. Its followers, however, are very categorical about the immense benefits it brings to their health and wellbeing. What about it makes it work? This article looks at its key proponents in an attempt to find out why it is effective, where some other diets

March 19, 2020

Sugar, Inflammation, and Health

It’s no secret that sugar is bad for you. It spoils your teeth, packs on pounds around your belly, and provides zero nutrition. Unfortunately, these are the least of sugars crimes. The biggest reason why you should stop taking sugar is that it is one of the most pro-inflammatory foods. Current Research suggests that chronic,

March 17, 2020

Starting The Carnivore Diet? Here’s What To Look Out For…

The carnivore diet – also known as the all-meat diet or the carnivorous diet – entails eating almost nothing but meat for every meal, every day. That means a lot of protein, a lot of fat, and almost zero carbs. This rather drastic shift in eating patterns is bound to leave your body reeling. What

March 12, 2020

Should People With Diabetes Try The Carnivore Diet?

The diabetes state of affairs has taken the world by storm. With easy to access processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle, obesity has become all too common. As in many chronic diseases, people are always looking for a cure. Though many diabetics are often under treatment, it is well understood that conventional medicine only manages

March 10, 2020

Saturated Fats Unpuzzled; 10 Different Types

In the last decade, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding saturated fats. In case the news hasn’t caught up with you, scientists are rethinking the bad label attached to saturated fats. Well, this does not dispel the negative vibe attached to fatty meat and cheese but it seeks to clarify some broad generalizations