Exciting study results were just released by the Journal of the American Medical Association. This study assessed cardiovascular health in older adults and sought to find an association between cardiovascular … Continue reading Heart Health improves Brain Health
Join us, October 3rd @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PST Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – A Special FREE Webinar for Diabetes Educators Guest speaker: Heather Nielsen, MA, LPC, CHWC … Continue reading FREE | Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar
Sharp increases in diabetes are being reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 14% of adults living in the United States now have diabetes and only … Continue reading 30 Million Americans Now Have Diabetes
Sleep is possibly the most overlooked aspect of successful weight loss. While there is a well known link between obesity and sleep, the actual role sleep plays in appetite regulation … Continue reading Losing sleep can lead to weight gain
South L.A. has been burdened with limited access to fresh and healthy foods for years. Hank’s Mini Market, a locally owned store originally opened in 1997, has decided to introduce … Continue reading “Re-opened convenience store brings healthy options to South L.A.”
Many popularized western diets promote a low-carb/high-protein diet for weight loss, however, recent studies show that a low-carb diet can actually increase your mortality risk. The study suggests that a … Continue reading Perhaps Carbs aren’t the enemy after all!
“Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing” – NPR Such a tragic story of a young man’s life cut short because he couldn’t afford his insulin. Sign the ADA Petition … Continue reading Make Insulin Affordable
Providers often share nutrition recommendations with patients. In spite of best intentions, sometimes these recommendations may not match latest standards or reflect evidence based studies . A survey by the … Continue reading Diabetes Educators as Nutrition Coaches for Providers