Category: Alternatives to Prescription Drugs

The weight loss miracle drugs, Ozempic, Wygovy, and now Zepbound have enhanced the lives of many people affected by Type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications are GLP/GLP-1 agonists that help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. These medications work well and have become so easy to obtain that even those who don't need them are using them for a quick fix. But are they essential for everyone? Can you lose weight and reverse metabolic conditions without these drugs? Of course! It may not be easy, but it is possible.   Alternatives to Injectable Weight Loss Medications As happens with all drugs, now that scientists know that one of the keys to weight loss is GLP/GLP-1 receptors, there has been a surge in finding other substances that may also work other than injectable medications. At the root of all disease is inflammation. Science has shown us that inflammation often starts in the gut and that the microbiome (the second brain) is a key component of our whole body health and inflammation. The bugs in our gut can make or break our health.   Specific Gut Bacteria Has Positive Effect on Weight Loss Twenty years ago, a bacterium in...

In this post I’d like to share my advice on how to improve your lipids without medication. Lipids is the medical term for your HDL, LDL, VLDL, non HDL, and triglycerides. [1] Though simplistic, LDL is referred to as the bad cholesterol and HDL the good cholesterol. The reason for this is that cells have a receptor for LDL that allows the cholesterol particles to go in and HDL has receptor that pulls cholesterol away.  This is called reverse cholesterol transport and it is important for arterial health. It is increasingly common to see humans with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that occur together including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. It is mainly because of a lack of exercise coupled with too many carbohydrates. This is characterized by low HDL and high triglycerides. Blood sugar is often mildly elevated. Metabolic syndrome is also referred to as prediabetes. This condition increases plaque buildup in the arteries among other things.   Diet and Exercise: Natural Treatments for High Cholesterol A diet excessive in carbohydrates (starches and sugars) puts strain on your glucose regulation system. If...