by Keri Thorn | Sep 18, 2019 | Metabolic
Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe a group of conditions that increase risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It’s estimated that 24% of adult Americans have metabolic syndrome. Unhealthy lifestyle choices and genetic factors play a...
by Keri Thorn | Sep 18, 2019 | Metabolic
If you are worried about your weight you are not alone. Over 99 million people in the United States are overweight. Being overweight is bad for your immune system because it causes excessive inflammation. Here are some of the reasons why you should lose weight: The...
by Keri Thorn | Sep 18, 2019 | Metabolic
There is an abundance of mixed information out there about gluten and whether it causes weight gain or weight loss. What if I were to tell you that it can do both? Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. The two most...
by Keri Thorn | Sep 18, 2019 | Metabolic
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word “inflammare,” which means “to set on fire.” In the context of your immune system, heat, redness, pain and swelling form as a reaction to either an injury, or a perceived threat in your body. If...
by Keri Thorn | Aug 1, 2018 | Autoimmune, Autoimmunity, Blog
What you eat directly influences your immune system. As far back as 400BC, Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates recognized the importance of nutrition to prevent or cure disease. Today, we know which foods can...
