What to believe: Why do we have contradictory research?
There are several reasons why some studies are contradictory.Research can purposely be designed to be misleading.The following is a good example of that. The study…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Carbohydrates that improve insulin sensitivity
All carbohydrates are not the same. Making a few changes will make a big difference. When normal participants in this study ate 50 g of…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Food that improves insulin sensitivity.
You can effectively improve your insulin sensitivity just by avoiding some few things. Last week I covered how saturated fat from animal sources may decrease…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Reasons for type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance is the reason for type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance will also increase low grade inflammation and free radical damage to tissue. Several factors…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
How to reduce damage to your vascular tissue.
The body is constantly exposed to free radicals from exposure to the environment, and free radicals created by normal metabolism. For that reason, the…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Is fat good or bad?
Until recently the belief was that fat, especially saturated fat, increased cholesterol and increased cardiovascular risk, but that is now being questioned. Even saturated…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Can the health of the lining of your intestines affect the size of your waist?
How big your waist is can tell you something about your risk for cardiovascular disease, the bigger the waist, the more of a risk. Most…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
What can an avocado a day do for you?
A fresh avocado cut in halfAvocados contain a lot of fat, including a certain type of fat called monounsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial. How…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
Do you want to reduce your risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis?
No one, of course, wants to develop rheumatoid arthritis. You can reduce your risk to a large extent by making a small change to your…
Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020
