The Medical Advisor

Yes, that’s right: you can reverse diabetes! It won’t necessarily be easy, but the things you can do to prevent diabetes are simple, often amounting to lifestyle changes and natural supplements: Try Berberine  –  Berberine has been shown  to regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, making it a powerful natural option for diabetes management. Try Magnesium  –  Adequate magnesium intake  helps improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood glucose, reducing insulin resistance. Try Fasting  –  Intermittent fasting  can lead to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity, stabilizing blood sugar levels. Low-Carb Diet  – Reducing carbs, especially refined carbs, is  highly effective in lowering blood sugar  and improving insulin function. Regular Exercise  – Physical activity like  strength training  and aerobic exercises enhance insulin sensitivity and aid in weight loss, essential for diabetes revers...

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (1), osteoporosis affects approximately 200 million women worldwide, including 1 in 10 women aged 60; 2 in 10 women aged 70; 4 in 10 women aged 80; and two-thirds of women aged 90. Prevalence in all age groups is far higher in women than in men. Across Europe, the rate of prevalence among men ranges between 6.7% and 6.9%. With osteoporosis — brittle bone — comes the risk of bone fractures due to a fall, and hip fractures in particular are notorious for raising an older individual's risk of death (2). An estimated 34 million Americans also have low bone density, known as osteopenia, which raises your risk of fractures and may progress into osteoporosis. As noted in a StatPearls paper on osteopenia (3):  "In the United States, 54% of postmenopausal women are osteopenic, and an additional 30% are already considered osteoporotic. By age 80, this relative trend predictably shifts in favor of osteoporosis as 27% of women are...

As an internist and cardiologist one of my main professional activities is prescribing the right drug for the right condition to get the outcome desired. Most commonly this is the prevention of a heart attack or management of heart failure to prevent hospitalization or death. But these interventions do not necessary cause someone to feel or live better. Can lifestyle changes work like a medicine, or even better? Our show this week features an exclusive interview with Dr. John Kelly, founder and past president of the  American College of Lifestyle Medicine . His biography is fascinating from the college website: After a successful career in computing that included serving as IT Director for BCBS in Virginia, Dr. John Kelly wanted to help change the practice of medicine so it would treat the causes of disease and not merely palliate the symptoms. Starting in 1993 at 45 years of age he went back to finish his college studies, m...

Some scientists believe there are many ways to optimize mitochondrial function by changing diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. Improving mitochondrial health may boost energy levels and improve physical health and immunity. Some people think it might even increase their lifespan. But what does the science say? Read on for a breakdown of the evidence. Mitochondrial Function How is Mitochondrial Function Improved? Scientists hypothesize that supplements and lifestyle changes can improve mitochondrial health by increasing the availability of proteins needed for ATP production (AMPK activation, PCG-1a,  NAD+ ,  SIRT1 /3). They also act as antioxidants, assisting the  mitochondria  in reducing oxidative stress [ 1 ]. Some of the following lifestyle changes and supplements may also increase the number of mitochondria present within the cell, according to limited evidence. However, remember to speak to your doctor before taking dietary supplements or making any major chan...