Obesity

The ProblemObesity has become a worldwide epidemic.  Excess body fat is usually the first physical sign that your metabolism is disrupted and that your level of…

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Categories: chronic diseases, Obesity

Kidney

The ProblemThe kidney removes much of the body’s waste products generated by metabolism.  The inability to consistently accomplish this goal results in kidney disease.  Kidney disease…

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Categories: chronic diseases, Kidney

Diabetes

The ProblemType 2 diabetes is the primary chronic disease associated with increased insulin resistance.  Currently, about 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and another 100…

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Categories: chronic diseases, diabetes

Cancer

The ProblemCancer can be considered a “wound that never heals,” meaning it represents a continuing inflammatory state.  Cancer causes a significant reprogramming of the cell’s metabolism…

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Categories: cancer, chronic diseases

Chronic Diseases

Many common chronic disease conditions are strongly associated with increased insulin resistance.  This is because insulin resistance is a surrogate marker for an inefficient metabolism, leading…

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Categories: chronic diseases