Numerous factors influence healthy aging. One of these that we cannot control is, for instance, genetics. We can do other things, like exercise, eat well, go to the doctor often, and take care of our mental health. A healthy weight, vital cognitive function, and maintaining muscle mass are all indicators that you are on the …
By Natalie Ledbetter DAcOM Collagen is today’s top beauty trend, but here’s a historical skincare fact for you: did you know that the first recorded skincare routine dates back to 3000 BCE in Egypt? Cleopatra bathed in sour donkey milk every night to improve her appearance and reduce wrinkles. (She didn’t know she was supporting …
By Dr. Natalie Ledbetter Semaglutide for weight loss: There are multiple things that can make it hard to lose weight. Stress, insulin resistance, ghrelin and leptin imbalances, and a slow metabolism are just a few. Recently, a popular peptide Semaglutide has burst onto the scene to help those who want/ need to lose weight. …
By Dr Natalie Ledbetter Do you have acne or problems with breakouts? According to multiple studies dairy worsens breakouts. So you will probably benefit from cutting way back or giving up dairy. How does dairy cause or worsen acne? Milk contains hormones that are placed there by nature to help grow a baby calf …
By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM The last few weeks I have been writing about hormones that affect hunger, satiety, metabolism, and weight. This week I am highlighting cholecystokinin (CCK), another hormone that affects weight. This hormone is released by the intestines after you eat to tell your body that you are full. CCK is also …
By Dr Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM Ghrelin is a hormone released mainly by the stomach that causes you to feel hungry and encourages the body to store fat. Ghrelin levels increase just before eating, when fasting, and with severe calorie restriction diets. Ghrelin increases in times of stress and poor sleep. Adequate hours of quality …
I will be discussing how to reset leptin sensitivity for weight loss and greater energy. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells once your energy needs have been met. It signals the brain to cause you to stop eating by giving you a full feeling. It also controls metabolism by telling the brain to …
By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA DAcOM Hormones are chemical messengers that tell our cells what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. There are around 50 different hormones in the human body (that we know of currently) and they are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. There are specific hormones …
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By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA, DAcOM Bone broth has likely been around as long as humans have had fire. This nourishing broth is not old news, though. Bone broth for glowing skin as well as for health is all the rage in our modern age. This super liquid is rich in nutrients including minerals, glycosaminoglycans, and …
By Dr. Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM Even during the holiday season we can limit our AGEs. If you read my blog post on AGE’s last month you know that they are harmful chemical compounds that are produced in the body and ingested in the food we eat. AGEs are strongly connected to all kinds of …
By Jennifer Jacques, NP Background You need Vitamin D because it is an essential nutrient that is needed for proper bone growth and maintenance, for proper immune function, and also to protect against some malignancies. There is also some research that shows an increased risk of poor sleep quality, mood swings, depression, low energy, …
By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in many functions in the body. Without it, the body cannot function properly and can suffer permanent damage. Supplementing B12 in instances of deficiency can reverse many negative symptoms and can prevent permanent damage if it has not already occurred. B12 can …
By Katie Ladner L.E. and Natalie Ledbetter DAcOM Katie: I’ve been very blessed to find out that there has been such a great response to the blog post I wrote about the parasite cleanse so I thought I would follow up and answer some questions that I did not address in the …