Does Stress Cause Ulcers?
For years, people thought stress was the main cause of ulcers. But the real culprit? A bacterial infection. So, how does that bacteria take hold in…
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Live Your Life To The Fullest In The Zone
Wellness is a lifelong commitment. It begins in the womb and goes through the continuum of life. The…
What Is The Zone?
The Zone is the physiological state when your metabolism performs at peak efficiency. Metabolism keeps us alive by…
Benefits Of Being In The Zone
The health benefits of being in the Zone are numerous. Here is a small listing of those benefits: AMPK…
Evolution Of The Zone
For the past 40 years, I have been exploring the mysteries of metabolism and how diet can control…
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Is Green Tea Nature’s Ozempic?
“Is green tea nature’s Ozempic?” It’s a question I’ve been asked recently, and here’s the truth: No, it’s…
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The Role of AMPK in Inflammation
Without a good definition of an anti-inflammatory diet, the result is continuing dietary confusion. Therefore, a necessary first…
Insulin Resistance
Ask Dr. Sears: Can You Feel Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance can sneak up on you without you noticing it at first. It may begin as lethargy…
Stages of Life
Flavanoids & Dementia
Can flavonoids really reduce the risk of dementia? While recent articles have sparked interest in this idea, the…
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Adrenal Glands, Metabolism & Fatigue: What You Need To Know
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