Oxaloacetate: Can This Miracle Molecule Enhance Longevity, Boost Brain Health, and More?
Today we’re going to explore the amazing benefits of Oxaloacetate, a miracle molecule that enhances longevity, boosts brain health and much more
Today we’re going to explore the amazing benefits of Oxaloacetate, a miracle molecule that enhances longevity, boosts brain health and much more
As the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know fiber is good for health but why is this? It turns out it is more complicated than just a way to help you feel full and stay regulated.
Growing up, your parents probably told you that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Turns out, apple cider vinegar may do just the same. From weight loss to cold and cough remedies to insect repellent, this superfood seems to be good for, well, just about everything. People put it in food and salad dressings, and they even drink it straight.
Infrared saunas have numerous health benefits including helping your body rid itself of toxins, reduce inflammation, and increase blood flow.
Almond Honey Crisps YUM! I just received this great recipe for almond honey crisps from a patient! The perfect snack for school, work, or even an after dinner treat. Your whole family is sure to love it. Enjoy! Health Benefits of Almonds Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health…
Drinking Pure Water: An Overlooked Key to Optimal Health! Talking about pure drinking water may seem a bit boring but making sure that you are adequately hydrated and that the water you drink is free of chemicals and toxins is paramount to your health. Perhaps nothing is more basic but more important! Did you know that blood is 92%…
I love hearing the stories of patients who take control of their health and experience amazing results. Here is a testimony from one of my patients… Patient Testimonial of Healing – Tonia M.”It’s been a nostalgic weekend for me. Six months ago we were at this same resort in Redding California and my body went…
Dr. Jill Carnahan’s Summer Reading List will inspire, motivate and get you on course for a healthy living lifestyle. So sit back, grab and apple, find a nice quiet place in your home (preferably outside) and enjoy Dr. Jill Carnahan’s Summer Reading List. Dr. Jill’s Summer Reading List Top 10 Inspirational/Motivational Love Does Better Than…
“I’ve got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would’ve thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It’s…
Eight Tips For Healthy Eating in the New Year! Start where you are and proceed step by step toward the goal. Follow these guidelines: Read the label before buying anything. The best indicators of how highly processed a food is can actually be found in the list of ingredients. If what you are buying contains more than 5 ingredients…
The Biology of Food Addiction The Calorie Hypothesis Current view: Obesity is just lack of will power …eat less, exercise more The Biology of Food Addiction. This model fails because: Our body’s wise compensatory mechanisms defend against weight loss by decreasing energy expenditure and increasing appetite as we diet High glycemic carbohydrates (like added refined sugars,…
Smell that coffee… mmmm! Why I’m a fan of Bulletproof coffee! I wake up around 4:50 am to the sound of my automatic Cuisinart coffee maker grinding fresh Upgraded coffee beans into the filter for a delicious fresh brew. There is nothing better than rubbing your eyes, rolling out of bed, and padding across…
Are Your Gut Microbes Making You Fat!? Are Your Gut Microbes Making You Fat? There are trillions if bacteria living in your gut, that we know. But did you know that the population of your microbes may determine if you are likely to be fat or thin?! As we study this amazing microbe machine inside…
Dr. Jill’s Favorite Healthy Paleo Snack Options… Paleo Safe Options On the Go from Dr. Jill Carnahan. You’ve been asking for healthy snack ideas that are loaded with protein and low glycemic so this week I put together a bunch of my favorites, including travel and to-go ideas…Check it out! Paleo Apple slices with 2…
A Quick Start Guide To Paleo Diet. You may have heard the recent buzz about Paleo Diet… so what’s all the fuss about? There are far reaching health benefits to eating more like our grandparents would have eaten… That means real food, not the packaged processed stuff that has become norm in the Standard American…
Here are some of Top Ten Tips for Your Best Mind & Body this year! Dr Jill’s favorite health & weight loss tips to get you in the best shape for 2012~ 1. Break the Sugar Habit The average American is sugar-logged, consuming more than 140 pounds of added caloric sweeteners per year, according to…
How to Give Yourself a Metabolic Tune-Up. ARE YOU TIRED and worn out? Do you have sore muscles, fatigue, and brain fog? If so, you might have metabolic burnout…imagine if you could find a way to tune up your metabolism, increase your energy levels, think clearly, and feel less achy. All these things are possible–if…
What’s A Neurotransmitter? Neurotransmitters are molecules that regulate brain function. They are chemicals which relay messages from nerve to nerve both within the brain and outside the brain. They also relay messages from nerve to muscle, lungs, and intestinal tracts. They can accentuate emotion, thought processes, joy, elation and also fear, anxiety, insomnia and that terrible…
November 26, 2010 (Copenhagen, Denmark) — A new study looking at ways of maintaining weight loss in subjects who’ve successfully shed pounds through a restricted-calorie diet has found that a higher-protein, lower glycemic index (GI) diet was significantly better than other diets either lower in protein, or with a higher glycemic index, or both [1].…