Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with a significant number of cases occurring in middle-aged women. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. In this blog, we will explore how a functional medicine approach can help manage diabetes through personalized strategies and addressing underlying causes.

Understanding Diabetes

There are two main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to little or no insulin production.
• Type 2 Diabetes: A condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. It is the most common form of diabetes.

Common Risk Factors for Diabetes

1. Genetics: A family history of diabetes can increase the risk.
2. Obesity: Excess body fat, particularly around the abdomen, is a major risk factor.
3. Sedentary...

Most of us know that incorporating nuts into our diet is important.  If you are like me you don’t necessarily know which nut is going to help with what, so you just eat a mixture and hope for the best.  After a lot of reading I’ve found that most researchers are putting walnuts on top!

Walnuts are part of the tree nut family which also includes hazelnuts, macadamia nuts (my favorite!), cashews, pine nuts, pistachios and Brazil nuts.  If you find you are having trouble getting your plant based omega-3 fats, grab a quarter cup of walnuts!  In that serving alone you will get 100 percent of the daily recommended amount.

Here are a few of the MANY benefits of walnuts for you to snack on:

1. Heart Health : Walnuts contain l-arginine (an amino acid) and omega-3’s which both offer numerous vascular benefits.  Due to anti-inflammatory properties, walnuts can actually reduce the formation of blood clots.  Walnuts will raise ALA...