"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."
3 John 1:2 (NIV)
Weight loss
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The Insulin Secret
Are you tired of promising to lose weight but always delaying, quitting, or failing? If losing weight feels impossible, especially as you get older, it’s time for a new way. I want to show you that easy, lasting weight loss isn’t about calorie counting or hard exercise. It’s about controlling one important hormone: insulin.
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Why Your Intermittent Fasting Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
Struggling with intermittent fasting? Many face frustration due to common mistakes like poor diet, sleep, and stress. This video reveals 8 errors hindering progress and science-backed fixes. Learn the 5 keys: fat burning, insulin sensitivity, growth hormone, muscle preservation, and cell repair. Discover tips on diet, hydration, and meal timing to overcome plateaus. Whether new or experienced, this guide boosts your fasting success. Watch now and improve your results!
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Alcohol and Weight Loss: Why They Don't Mix and How to Stay on Track
This concise overview examines how alcohol consumption hinders weight loss by contributing empty calories, disrupting metabolism, impairing nutrient absorption, affecting sleep, and leading to poor dietary choices. It dispels myths about the benefits of moderate drinking and offers practical strategies, including temporarily eliminating alcohol during focused weight loss. Supported by research such as the Look AHEAD trial, it provides clear guidance for those committed to improving health and achieving sustainable weight loss.
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5 Simple Ways to Burn Fat While You Sleep
Want to lose weight without extra effort? Dr. Cho reveals 5 simple, science-backed tips to burn fat while you sleep! From optimizing your bedroom environment to smart food choices like spicy dinners and protein snacks, these practical strategies will boost your metabolism and support your health. Learn how to harness the power of sleep for fat loss and better well-being. 💪 Try one tip tonight and see the difference!
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ADA Finally Endorses Low-Carb Diets: Overdue Win for Evidence-Based Health
In 2019, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) officially endorsed low-carb diets for diabetes management. Dr. Cho explains why this shift is historic, the science behind low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diets, and their benefits for everyone. Key points: ADA’s endorsement marks a major change; low-carb diets lower blood sugar, reduce medication, and boost health; benefits include weight loss and less inflammation.
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Sugar Might Rise During Intermittent Fasting
Dr. Cho addresses a frequent surprise for intermittent fasters: rising blood sugar levels. He reassures viewers that this is a normal adaptation process, not a failure, and encourages continuing with confidence while sharing tips for better health.
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Beyond the Diet Wars: Uniting Low-Carb, Intermittent Fasting, and Vegetarianism
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Choosing the Right Diet for Your Health
Dr. Cho addresses confusion around his varying diet recommendations (e.g., vegetarian, low-carb high-fat/LCHF, and MSG use), emphasizing intentional food choices over indiscriminate eating or vague "balanced diet" advice. In functional medicine, diet is key for managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
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Carb High-Fat, Intermittent Fasting, and Vegetarianism Achieve Similar Health Benefits
It debunks diet debates by highlighting shared mechanisms: reducing insulin spikes, promoting cellular repair (e.g., via autophagy in fasting), and emphasizing whole foods over processed ones.
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Side Effects of Low-Carb High-Fat Diets, Intermittent Fasting, and How to Handle Them
Hello, this is Dr. Cho. We'll examine side effects of low-carb high-fat diets, intermittent fasting, and other carb-restricted or low-calorie plans. Though popular for weight loss, they can cause issues like missed periods, low thyroid, or insomnia, especially in women. We'll explore causes and management strategies. Share if helpful.
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Low-Carb High-Fat and Ketosis: Why Aren’t My Ketone Levels Rising?
Low ketones might indicate success (efficient use) rather than failure, but check for errors in diet, calories, sleep, or stress. The article encourages research, sharing experiences, and consulting professionals, positioning LCHF and fasting as effective for fat-burning and health.
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Low-Carb High-Fat Diets and Cholesterol: Should You Worry?
This article discusses low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diets, which reduce carbs and increase healthy fats to boost health, not just meat consumption. It reassures those seeing cholesterol spikes post-diet, advising against quitting early.
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Low-Carb High-Fat vs. Low-Carb: What’s the Difference?
Compares two popular diets: Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF, aka Keto) and standard low-carb (low-sugar) diets, emphasizing their similarities, differences, benefits, and suitability.
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Vinegar Really Help Digestion?
Someone asked: diluted apple cider vinegar (pH 3.5–4.0) is much weaker than stomach acid (pH 1.5–2.0). Can it aid digestion or weaken stomach acid? Let’s explore ACV’s benefits and practical tips.
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The Right Exercise for Diabetes and Weight Loss
Exercise is as vital as diet for managing diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight loss. The right exercises, especially after 40, improve conditions like insulin resistance and cholesterol. Even younger adults benefit. This article covers which exercises to prioritize, which to avoid, and why exercise is crucial. If you’ve been neglecting it, I hope this motivates you to start!
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Sugar? Foods That Spike Insulin
Ditch sweet flavors, moderate protein, and use exercise for stress management to improve overall health and reverse diet-related issues. The article includes visuals like images of stevia, blood sugar graphs, and a related YouTube video for deeper insight.
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Weight Loss Supplements for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Seven supplements may curb appetite but aren’t a weight loss cure. They offer short-term help, but diet and exercise are key. Many supplement ads lie with mislabeled or cheap ingredients, exploiting fears of diabetes or high blood pressure. Stay informed and demand transparency.
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Why Exercise Is Non-Negotiable for Beating Insulin Resistance
Exercise is essential for overcoming insulin resistance and related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Skipping it undermines overall health, even if you're managing diet, sleep, and stress.
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Dangerous Diets That Harm Your Health—Avoid These Mistakes!
Warns against harmful dieting practices that can damage health while pursuing weight loss. It highlights the risks of bad diets, such as gallstones, kidney stones, hair loss, osteoporosis, and even heart attacks, emphasizing that sustainable health improvement is key, not just quick results.
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5 Safe Diet Strategies to Lose Weight Without Wrecking Your Health
emphasizes safe, health-focused weight loss over risky crash diets, highlighting fat's role as a vital organ that supports hormones, detoxification, and metabolism. It warns against extreme measures like liposuction due to high complication risks and promotes weight loss for reducing inflammation and reversing conditions like diabetes.
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Hungry While Dieting: The Two Main Culprits and How to Fix Them
This video emphasizes safe, health-focused weight loss over risky crash diets, highlighting fat's role as a vital organ that supports hormones, detoxification, and metabolism. It warns against extreme measures like liposuction due to high complication risks and promotes weight loss for reducing inflammation and reversing conditions like diabetes.
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The Health Benefits of Lecithin: A Comprehensive Guide
A phospholipid that builds cell membranes, acts as an emulsifier for fats and water, and provides choline for body functions.
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Understanding Leptin: The Key Hormone in Weight Management and Beyond
Leptin is a key hormone affecting health and weight, gaining attention in functional medicine. Often linked with insulin resistance and metabolism, this article explores leptin’s function, its role in weight control, leptin resistance, and ways to manage it.
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Intermittent Fasting: A Hour-by-Hour Guide to Transforming Your Health
Modern diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and obesity are common and accelerate aging. Healthy eating, especially reducing processed foods and additives, is key. Dr. Jo highlights intermittent fasting as an effective method for the body to reset and heal.
