…contributes to diabetes-associated damage to the eyes, kidneys, and other organs. While it’s not critical that you take glycine as part of my Diabesity Challenge, it can really help support your weight loss efforts. The suggested dose is 5 g of glycine mixed in water prior to exercise in the morning…
…diabetes? Need a little motivation to get out and get active? If so, I’d like to invite you to join hundreds of my patients and subscribers for my Diabesity Challenge this fall! If you are a Health & Healing subscriber, you’ve probably read all about the challenge, and hopefully have already signed up…
With just a few days to go in my Diabesity Challenge, you may be getting a little worried thinking, “What now?” Because, let’s face it, once most diets are over, the weight ALWAYS comes back. That’s why I designed the mini-fast with exercise program to be a lifestyle change, not a “diet”…
…helps you as you continue your weight loss journey. Have another great week and keep up with the program…it works! For more information on the Diabesity Challenge, visit www.drwhitaker.com.
If you are participating in my Diabesity Challenge, you may be interested in supplements that help suppress appetite and facilitate weight loss. One of my favorites is hydroxycitric acid, or HCA. HCA is an extract from Garcinia cambogia, a fruit native to India. It reduces hunger pangs, boosts energy…
I hope you’ve enjoyed participating in my Diabesity Challenge. More important, I hope you’ve have terrific success! As the challenge ends, our battle with diabetes and obesity does not. If you know someone who has problems with weight or blood sugar control, please encourage them to follow my mini…
Morning exercise is one of the key components of my Diabesity Challenge. But don’t let that intimidate you. When I say “exercise” that doesn’t mean you have to be a jock…you just have to move. And my favorite way to get moving is to take a brisk walk with a little slow jogging and occasional…
…continue your weight loss journey. Have another great week and keep up with the program…it works! For more tips to keep you on track during my Diabesity Challenge, visit www.drwhitaker.com.
…helps you as you continue your weight loss journey. Have another great week and keep up with the program…it works! For more information on the Diabesity Challenge, visit www.drwhitaker.com.
One of the most challenging elements of the Diabesity Challenge—at least initially—is not eating anything before noon. Until you are accustomed to skipping your morning meal, here are a few tips on a morning routine that may be helpful: * Exercise upon waking. * Meditate or pray for 30 minutes. *…
When you really think about it, the principle behind weight loss is pretty simply: eat less and exercise more. But there are nutrient deficiencies that can affect your weight, and one of those involves good old vitamin D. Blood levels of this vitamin are inversely associated with insulin resistance,…
According to conventional wisdom, carbohydrates are lumped into two main categories: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are so named because they contain only one or two simple sugars, such as sucrose or fructose. Starchy carbohydrates, comprised of long chains of sugars, are considered…
We've all been told that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us, but very few people actually consume even the minimum five recommended servings a day. This is a travesty, as these foods play an integral role in getting—and staying—healthy. Studies have uncovered many health benefits from…
When it comes to weight loss, it’s easy to get off track. There are temptations around every corner, and hectic daily schedules and the sheer “busyness” of life can make exercise a chore. The key to navigating these potential pitfalls is to create a support system. Choose a friend or family…
With all of the temptations that abound during the holidays, it’s easy to fall off the weight loss wagon. But don’t worry. You can get back on track today by making my mini-fast with exercise protocol a part of your daily routine. Unlike 12-week programs, fad diets, and the like, the mini-fast…
Many weight loss and diet plans fail because people just don’t have the energy to keep them up. If you need a little pep in your step, L-carnitine may be the answer. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, centenarians who took 2 g of L-carnitine every day for six…
It’s no secret that many people are emotional eaters. When times get tough, deadlines are looming, or the demands of friends and family are overwhelming, you head to the refrigerator (or freezer or cupboard). For many people, figuring out how to break the emotional eating/stress cycle can be the…
I used to do a weekly syndicated radio show and my favorite part of the broadcast was when listeners called in with their health concerns and I tried to offer solutions. But before callers told me about their medical problems, I had one requirement: They had to name one thing they were grateful for.…
Winter is prime time to fall off the exercise wagon. But the most effective way of staying on track, especially when you’re forced to exercise indoors, is distraction. Riding an exercise bike, using a stair-stepper, or running or walking on a treadmill can be beyond boring. The best way for me to…
Have you ever wondered why some people exposed to an office of sniffling, sneezing coworkers never get sick, while others seem to succumb to every passing virus? Are they blessed with good luck or good genes, or is there something about their approach to life that makes them immune to things that…
Each year, I remind you of the importance of choosing New Year’s resolutions that will improve your health. And while making these resolutions is easy, sticking to them can be anything but. If you have resolved to lose weight and reverse diabetes, you need to focus on how you are going to attain…
Stress is synonymous with the holiday season. Crowded shops, stretched budgets, and houseguests take their toll, and depression, anxiety, and emotional eating are unfortunate yet common responses. Thankfully, Mother Nature has provided something to help us get through this demanding time of…
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “birds of a feather flock together,” but did you know it applies to weight gain and even obesity? According to Harvard researchers, the people you associate with could be affecting your likelihood of becoming obese. In fact, researchers found that…
…and more weight. After 10 years, he was taking 100 units of insulin daily and had put on 100 pounds! Folks, that’s just bad medicine. Bill’s diabesity, which was contributing to a number of health problems, was clearly exacerbated by insulin. Following the Whitaker Wellness diabetes treatment program…
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