Nocturnal leg cramps are a common complaint in medical practices even among people not eating a low-carb or ketogenic diet. It is difficult to assess…
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The keto diet is often said to increase mental clarity, and even to help with conditions like anxiety and depression. Although most of the evidence supporting…
It’s no secret the keto diet can help people lose weight by switching the body’s primary fuel source from sugar to fat. But did you know it…
Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” The tenets of mindfulness apply to mindful…
While stress causes some people to crumble, mentally strong people are able to thrive despite added tension. In fact, they view adversity as an opportunity for…
Some research suggests a gender difference in stress-coping behavior, with women being more likely to turn to food and men to alcohol or smoking. And…
Many people who struggle with their weight have the common thyroid condition known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This condition sounds rare and exotic, yet it is…
Genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. Obesity is no exception. Yet relatively little is known regarding the specific genes that contribute…
This month, we took an in-depth look at some popular low carbohydrate diets, e.g. Paleolithic diet (paleo diet) and Ketogenic diet (Keto diet). Here is…
The Paleolithic ketogenic diet is a modified version of the classic ketogenic diet, with a fat: protein ratio of nearly 2:1. The concept is that…