Diabetes
Why Lowering Your A1C is Important
Lowering A1C (hemoglobin A1C) levels is crucial for diabetics because it directly correlates with better management of blood sugar levels over time. Here’s why it’s important: 1. Risk Reduction: Lowering A1C levels reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, nerve damage, and vision problems. These complications can significantly…
Read the RecipeUnderstanding Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The syndrome is characterized by a combination of metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance, central obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal lipid metabolism. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the…
Read the RecipeWhat is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance defines a person’s tolerance to glucose. As the insulin levels rise, the cells can become resistance and alter the signaling that leads to less glucose uptake and a further elevation of glucose which further perpetuates the cycle. Insulin acts as the key that no longer fits into a lock (the receptor on glucose).…
Read the RecipeCardiometabolic Food Plan
Did your medical practitioner suggest you follow a Cardiometabolic Food Plan? If they did, it is likely to be because you are either at risk of or are trying to manage cardiovascular disease. The Cardiometabolic Food Plan is specially designed for people with this concern and is one of the many lifestyle changes that can have an influence on the symptom severity and the progression of the disease. This food plan…
Read the RecipeLifestyle Habits for Healthy Cholesterol Levels
We have all heard of cholesterol. What exactly is cholesterol and the different types? How do we check for problems with cholesterol? At what age should we be screening for problems with cholesterol? How do we manage high cholesterol from lifestyle interventions? These are all questions that will be discussed in this article. Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States and is…
Read the RecipeFood Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Difficulty with tolerating foods has been increasing globally and chances are that you have had an unpleasant symptom after a meal once or twice. You have probably heard of food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities. But what do these terms mean? It is important to differentiate between these, because the reactions can range from just plain…
Read the RecipeWhat is an Elimination Diet?
What is an Elimination Diet, and why should you do one? At Empowered Health, you will often hear us use the phrase “Food is medicine.” We believe this because the foods you eat can have a profound impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health. One of the tools we use to help our members…
Read the RecipeLow-Carb Nutrition Plans: Benefits & Considerations
Low-carb diets seem like all the rage these days. Many “health food companies” boast that these diets are a cure to any ailment that may befall you. But what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to companies trying to market their newest product to you? Well as it turns out with most things, the…
Read the RecipePreventing & Treating Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is an alert than you are at high risk for diabetes. However, as the name implies, you still have time to reverse the onset of diabetes. Are you experiencing or at risk for pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is an indication that you are at high risk for diabetes because you have blood sugar levels that are…
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