Tag: nutrition
Sugar vs. Fat: We’ve Been Misled
How can you trust research results? People are confused as to what they can eat. Sugar vs. fat – which should you cut out? What’s good for you? What’s bad for you? Today more than two-thirds of the population is… Continue reading
What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
It seems like the problem that is plaguing society nowadays is adrenal fatigue. Everyone is asking what it is, wondering if they have it, and if they do, how to cure it? In this article, I explain what exactly adrenal… Continue reading
Your Genes Can Contribute To Weight loss Resistance
The people in my office who are struggling with weight are some of the most driven and persistent people I have ever met. These are people who have done the strict diets and done the exercise and still haven’t lost… Continue reading
The Basics of Weight Loss Resistance
Are you having difficulty losing weight? If so, there might be a reason. There are many processes in the body that affect weight gain and weight loss, and your body may be trying to communicate with you. Continue reading
Understanding Dysglycemia
Dysglycemia is a large term meaning an abnormality or dysfunction with your blood sugar stability. This can mean your blood sugar levels are too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). Continue reading
Meet Our New Health Coach!
Meet Our New Health Coach! We would like to introduce a new member to the Puckette Integrative Healthcare Team! Her name is Stacey Faulkner and she will be the new Health Coach for our patients. She will be working with… Continue reading
What is Inflammation?
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s immune system protecting the body. When we get hurt, the body reacts by using inflammation to protect the cells. We want our bodies to be able to have a good inflammation response, but… Continue reading
How Are Blood Sugar And Adrenal Function Interconnected?
How is Blood Sugar and Adrenal Function Interconnected? Do you wonder how we get through the night without eating for 8 to 10 hours? Our brain uses sugar throughout the night and if we don’t have enough, the liver releases… Continue reading
My Journey With My Bone on Bone Hip to Degeneration
This week, I wanted to discuss part of my health journey, my hip that is bone on bone. I have tried several different modalities within Integrative Health as well as current modern/Western medicine. With that being said, it is imperative… Continue reading
Why Am I Still Suffering From Thyroid Symptoms?
Why You Could Be Suffering From Thyroid Symptoms! The book that is discussed in the video, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal? was a crucial part in understanding firstly, my family’s health, and… Continue reading
What is Syndrome X?
What is Syndrome X? Syndrome X also known as metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by higher levels of cholesterol and high blood sugar levels. Although it is not seen as a disease, it is considered… Continue reading
The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes When your blood sugar is too high, it can turn into diabetes. There are two types, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is our body fighting an immune system… Continue reading
What Is Hypoglycemia and Reactive Hypoglycemia?
What is Hypoglycemia? One common problem that we look at in the office is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. If you have hypoglycemia, you probably feel pretty “blah” most of the time: brain fog, sluggishness, irritability, no fun at all.… Continue reading
How Do We Test For Blood Sugar Dysfunction?
How Do We Test for Blood Sugar Dysfunction? In other blog posts, we have discussed how our blood sugar can be affected by our lifestyle such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. Running other lab tests can be very beneficial… Continue reading
How Can Cortisol Affect Brain Function?
How Can Cortisol Affect Brain Function Cortisol is a hormone that effects our body’s reaction to stress. Cortisol affects a large range of processes in the body, including our metabolism and immune responses. Cortisol, as many different hormones, can become… Continue reading
How Does Our Body Handle Stress?
The Importance of The Adrenal Gland The adrenal gland is largely responsible for dealing with our reactions to stress. These glands sit right above our kidneys, and that is where the term adrenal comes from. This gland is responsible for… Continue reading
How Does Stress Impact Your Digestion?
Stress can wreak all kinds of havoc on our bodies, and some of the most unpleasant ways are through our digestion. Continue reading
How Chronic Stress Affects Your Mood
How Chronic Stress Affects Your Mood When we find ourselves to be in a mood where we are anxious, depressed and notice other mood issues, this can sometimes be attributed to high, chronic stress levels. These high levels can negatively… Continue reading
How Chronic Stress Affects Your Sleep!
Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep when you’re stressed? Both of these problems come from your adrenal glands, the makers of your fight or flight hormones, working overtime. Continue reading
How Neurology Relates to Your Chronic Disease
Why Neurology is important when dealing with chronic illness. The body is designed to be in a state of homeostasis, meaning it’s constantly trying to maintain steady internal conditions. Chronic illness stems from the body being out of homeostasis for… Continue reading
