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EP237: The Link Between Excess Carbs & Disease with Dr. Ben Bikman

EP237: The Link Between Excess Carbs & Disease with Dr. Ben Bikman

FromOptimize Paleo by Paleovalley


EP237: The Link Between Excess Carbs & Disease with Dr. Ben Bikman

FromOptimize Paleo by Paleovalley

ratings:
Length:
67 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Insulin resistance (IR) is a silent disease affecting MILLIONS of people worldwide most of whom don’t even know they have it. It’s linked to diseases and disorders like… -Type 2 diabetes -Obesity -High blood pressure -Heart disease -Certain cancers (prostate and breast) -PCOS -Alzheimer’s Insulin resistance can also cause immune dysfunction.  The problem is, even when you go to the doctor, this condition is often missed.  Fortunately, there are super simple steps you can take today to reverse this condition and improve your health dramatically.  (This is literally the ONE thing I wish everyone understood - because you really do have the power to change this!:) This fantastic podcast with metabolic expert, Dr. Benjamin Bikman (a professor at BYU), takes a deep dive into the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance, and most importantly, the simple steps you can take today to decrease your risk or reverse this condition. Here are some of the topics we cover... Why IR is often misdiagnosed How to know if you have IR The link between IR and immune dysfunction The link between high blood pressure and IR Whether being overweight means you are IR The food that creates an unhealthy type of fat (most Americans are consuming this!) How we should actually be diagnosing IR (in Dr. Bikman’s humble opinion) The simple ratio from your annual blood test that can detect IR The foods you can eat to reverse IR The lifestyle choices the restore insulin sensitivity  And so much more! Don’t forget to share this important information with anyone you know who might benefit! Resources We Mention: Pre-Order Dr. Bikman's new book Why We Get Sick Today! Learn More About Dr. Bikman's HLTH CODE Here!  
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Take control of your health by moving beyond the Paleo template and learning about cutting edge health strategies that really work. This podcast will give you tips and tricks from the mouths of experts and common folk alike who discovered exactly what it takes to THRIVE. Join Chas and Autumn Smith, loving and passionate husband and wife and founders of Paleovalley.com as they guide you on the journey to cultivate vibrant health and wellness.