Weight loss is a major topic in America- and rightly so. Currently, 40% of Americans are considered obese. We honestly need a major overhaul of lifestyle and our relationship with food. Changes like this are hard, but not impossible. Why is this so important? When you consider that 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S […]
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I Decided to Try Food Before Pharma
Here I am on another personal mission. If you’re following me, you’ll know that I just had a big surprise at my annual checkup: high cholesterol- even despite a mostly healthy lifestyle. (Read more about that here.) A less surprising development has led me into this latest dig though: psoriatic arthritis. I’m 37 and I’ve […]
Understanding Cholesterol: A Personal Journey Toward Heart Health
So… My cholesterol is high. I’m honestly just shook about this. I’m literally the most consistently health conscious person that I know and my LDL was elevated at my annual checkup. I don’t eat much of the bad stuff and I’m pretty consistent and content with an active lifestyle. How in the world did I […]
Understanding Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: An Epidemic Affecting 90% of American Adults
Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome (CRM Syndrome) is a term that may sound complex, but its implications are far too important to ignore. This epidemic, which combines a range of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic issues, is quietly affecting a staggering 90% of American adults, with at least Stage 1 of the syndrome present in most people. This […]
Why Blood Sugar Levels Matter: An Exploration into Biochemistry and Your Health
Blood sugar. It’s something many of us don’t think about—until it becomes a problem. Whether you’re dealing with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or just trying to stay healthy, understanding the profound impact blood sugar has on your body can be a game-changer. Your blood sugar levels affect nearly every aspect of your health. In this […]
Unlocking the Science of Strength Training: How Lifting Weights Transforms Your Body Biochemically
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s a powerful, scientifically proven way to improve your health on a cellular level, boost your cardiovascular health, combat diabetes, strengthen your bones, relieve back pain, and even enhance your mood and longevity. Whether you’re a gym enthusiast or a complete beginner, strength training offers benefits that go beyond just […]
Why People with High Blood Pressure Should Care About Sodium: A Deep Dive into Salt’s Impact on Your Body
If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably heard more than once that sodium (a.k.a. salt) is your enemy. But why, exactly, does sodium matter so much? Is it because the world doesn’t want you to enjoy all the tasty things?? Is it just about feeling a little bloated or about your arteries getting a […]
Turkey Meatloaf
Please excuse me for not being a photographer… I’m a pharmacist. I do love to eat, though, and I’ve got 4 kids to feed (they happily ate this!). So before I sell this meal to you for being good for your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, I fed this to my family! I found the […]
Garlic Green Beans
It’s usually not easy to make make dietary changes. It can be very confusing and honestly draining to keep doing new things. I want to help guide you through that. Give yourself permission to start small and slow so that you can make changes that will stick. You’ll have a much easier time maintaining your […]
Mashed Potatoes
Please excuse me for not being a photographer… I’m a pharmacist. I do love to eat, though, and I’ve got 4 kids to feed (they happily ate this!). So before I sell this meal to you for being good for your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, I fed this to my family! I found the […]
