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Remarkable Benefits of Ketones: Unlocking the Potential of Ketogenic Diets

Body, Body confident, Diet, Health, Weight loss, Wellness / Biohacking / May 29, 2023

The ketogenic diet, a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. One of the key factors contributing to its success is the production of ketones, molecules that are generated when the body shifts from using glucose as its primary fuel source to burning fat. In this article, …

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Weight Loss: Improving Health and Wellness

Body, Body confident, Diet, Medical weight loss, Self-love, Weight loss / April 28, 2023

Obesity And Being Overweight Are Major Health Concerns Worldwide. It affects millions of people across different age groups. These conditions can lead to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer. However, weight loss is an effective way to reduce the risk of …

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Intermittent Fasting For Beginners

Diet, Health, Look younger naturally, Self-love, We are all beautiful, Weight loss / March 3, 2023

What Is Intermittent Fasting? An eating style is known as intermittent fasting alternates between fasting and eating. It does not specify which foods you should consume, but rather when. In this regard, it is more accurately referred to as an eating pattern rather than a diet in the traditional sense. Common methods of intermittent fasting …

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Healthy Aging

6 Tips On Healthy Aging

AGEs, Diet, Health, Look younger naturally, Self-love, Start young, We are all beautiful, Wellness / Biohacking / January 5, 2023

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 …

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Collagen, is today's top beauty trend

Collagen, Today’s Top Beauty Trend

AGEs, Collagen, Diet, Health, Look younger naturally, No more jowls, Peptides, Preventative skin care, Prevention, skin health, Skin tightening, SkinCare, Supplements, Vitamin C / November 15, 2022

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 …

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Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Body, Diet, Ghrelin, Health, Hormones, Medical weight loss, Peptides, Unwanted fat, Weight loss / August 1, 2022

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. …

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Dairy worsens breakouts

Dairy Worsens Breakouts

acne, breakouts, dairy and breakouts, dairy and skin, Diet, Health, skin health, SkinCare, Smooth Skin / July 26, 2022

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 …

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CCK, another hormone that affects weight

CCK, Another Hormone That Affects Weight

Body, CCK, Diet, Health, Hormones, Hunger Hormone, Peptides, Unwanted fat, Weight loss hormones, Wellness / Biohacking / March 3, 2022

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 …

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Ghrelin the hunger hormone and weight loss

Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and Weight Loss

Diet, Ghrelin, Health, Hormones, Hunger Hormone, Weight loss, Weight loss hormones, Wellness / Biohacking / February 22, 2022

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 …

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Resettican help with weight lossng Leptin levels

How to Reset Leptin Sensitivity for Weight Loss

Diet, Health, Hormones, Leptin, Weight loss, Weight loss hormones / February 15, 2022

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 …

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Hormones That Control Metabolism, Hunger, and Satiety

Body, Diet, Health, Hormones, Hunger hormones, Hormones in charge of weight, Ghrelin, Leptin, Insulin, CCK, Thyroid hormone / February 11, 2022

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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Bone Broth- An Ancient Secret for Glowing Skin

Bone broth, Diet, Health, Look younger naturally, Skin brightening, skin health, Wellness / Biohacking / December 9, 2021

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 …

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Why is Vitamin D so Important?

Combat depression, Diet, Health, Supplements, Vitamin D, Wellness / Biohacking / November 15, 2021

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, …

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B12 injections

All About B12 Injections

B12 injections, Combat depression, Diet, Supplements, Wellness / Biohacking / September 1, 2021

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 …

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