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CALORIES IN, CALORIES OUT IS NOT THE FULL PICTURE… Weight loss is much more complex. by Liz Moon, NP When is the last time you heard someone say, “I just ate less and exercised more to lose weight”? The answer is probably never. That is because the answer to weight reduction and being well is much more […]
DEPRESSION RELATED TO MISSING GUT BUGS? Depressed? Could bacteria missing from your gut microbiome be to blame? By Liz Moon, NP Evidence continues to mount related to how the bacteria in our gut play a role in regulating mood. There have been several studies in mice that have indicated that gut microbes can affect behavior. […]
FRUSTRATIONS OF IBD Check out this article about the numerous barriers patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face in trying to obtain the care they deserve. “Communication challenges between patients and physicians, including lack of holistic support, particularly psych-social assistance, and diagnostic delays are all problems for IBD patients, according to an analysis of focus […]
EAT MORE FIBER = LOSE MORE WEIGHT by Liz Moon, NP Studies show that people lose as much weight by eating more fiber alone as when they follow more complicated diets. If you’re looking to lose weight with one simple change, then try increasing your fiber intake. Check out the link to the article in Annals of Internal Medicine for more details: https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2118594 A […]
