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Regulating and Preventing Insulin Resistance

January 25, 2013

We’ve seen how diet and lifestyle can lead to insulin resistance. The good news is that the right nutrition and behaviors can also help prevent and actually treat insulin resistance. Here are some of the best ways to maintain balanced blood sugar and decrease your chances for developing type 2 diabetes. Get active. Exercise...

What Are Probiotics (and Why do I Need Them?)

January 24, 2013

By Kate Brainard, ND

What Are Probiotics (and Why do I Need Them?)

Probiotics are microorganisms, including both bacteria and yeast, that live in the small and large intestines (also referred to as the gut). Collectively, all organisms in the gut are referred to as flora. There are more than 400 different types of bacteria species living in the gut, accounting for a whopping 3-5 pounds of...

Simple Steps to a Healthy Cleanse

January 22, 2013

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

It happens every year: We overindulge around the holidays and by January we’re desperate to give our systems a break from heavy foods and sugary treats. If your body is telling you to ditch the junk food and give it a break, listen to it. “It’s best to go with the flow of how...

Ask the Trainer: How Do I Increase My Endurance?

January 21, 2013

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Ask the Trainer: How Do I Increase My Endurance?

By Allen Gardner Allen is in his second year as a professional triathlete and trains out of Boulder, Colo. Pharmaca sponsors Allen, 26, who competes in 12-14 triathlons around the country each year. Endurance is the ability to sustain an effort over a long period of time. Endurance is typically needed for sports such...

Carbohydrates and Insulin Resistance

January 19, 2013

By Kate Brainard, ND

So we already know how our bodies work to maintain blood sugar balance. But how is our blood sugar affected by what we eat? Carbohydrates—alongside fat and protein—are one of the major nutrients the body requires in large, balanced quantities. All consumed carbohydrates manifest as blood sugar, but how they affect blood sugar balance...

Blood Sugar Balance–Why It’s Vital to Good Health

January 16, 2013

By Kate Brainard, ND

Blood Sugar Balance–Why It’s Vital to Good Health

Most people understand that blood sugar balance is important for sustained energy, preventing diabetes and overall health. But blood sugar and insulin are part of a complex process in the body that is highly influenced by our diet and lifestyle choices. Here are the basics of how our bodies regulate blood sugar. What is...