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How to avoid activating a metabolic pathway that promotes plaque in the arteries

When choline and carnitine are metabolized by the intestinal bacteria, a metabolite called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) can be formed. TMAO triggers inflammation (Seldin MM, et.al., 2016). Other…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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What are some of the effects of elevated blood sugar?

Hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose) causes glycation of proteins, it damages the protein. This generates free radicals adversely affecting lipids, DNA and proteins in various tissues.…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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What type of protein is best if you want to live longer?

Does the source of protein really matter as long as we get an adequate supply? That’s exactly what the researchers of the following study…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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Decrease blood pressure and cardiovascular risk by affecting this nerve

You don’t need any equipment or take any pills to decrease blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. When a broad range of indicators of vagal function…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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Feel more relaxed, improve your focus and be more stress resistant by controlling your breathing.

The way you breathe has a strong effect on how you feel and function. Research has shown that the amount of times you breath and…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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What can you do to help your immune system to better protect yourself from pathogens like viruses?

We are exposed to pathogens–especially viruses–all the time and our immune system is very effective at protecting us. This means that most of the time,…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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How can you improve insulin sensitivity other than paying attention to what you eat?

" When you are insulin sensitive your insulin can transfer the blood glucose into the cells efficiently because the receptors on the cells function well,…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020

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Do you want a bigger brain and better memory?

Is it really possible to increase the size of the brain later in life? Data from a randomized controlled study of 155 older women, who…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020

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What else can you do to improve your cognition other than pay attention to the food you eat?

You actually have quite a lot of control over how functional your brain is going to be. Research has shown we can slow down memory…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020

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Can nuts improve insulin sensitivity even in diabetics?

It is important to be as insulin sensitive as possible. When you are insulin sensitive, your insulin effectively transfers the glucose from you blood into…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 28, 2020

How to avoid activating a metabolic pathway that promotes plaque in the arteries

What are some of the effects of elevated blood sugar?

What type of protein is best if you want to live longer?

Decrease blood pressure and cardiovascular risk by affecting this nerve

Feel more relaxed, improve your focus and be more stress resistant by controlling your breathing.

What can you do to help your immune system to better protect yourself from pathogens like viruses?

How can you improve insulin sensitivity other than paying attention to what you eat?

Do you want a bigger brain and better memory?

What else can you do to improve your cognition other than pay attention to the food you eat?

Can nuts improve insulin sensitivity even in diabetics?

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