Got Gingivitis? Before you floss, read this!
I was recently surprised to learn that there's never been any compelling research showing that routine flossing offers oral health benefits.
GMO Corn and Soy: Foundation for a “Heart Healthy” Diet!
Perhaps because many still believe corn and soy are the foundation of a heart healthy diet (and GMO dependence is a logical extension of monoculture dependence), CA Prop 37 did not pass. Better perhaps to simply avoid soy- and corn-based products.
Foods High in Fat are GOOD for You for These Five Reasons
It seems counterintuitive that we need to eat (natural) fats to burn fat, but we do. You are what you eat, but that's not the whole story! Many people on a low-fat diet lose their ability to burn fat, though they can still store it very effectively.
For Fast, Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss, Avoid Empty Calories
The best way to lose weight is to avoid empty calories. But even nutrient-dense foods can, for some people, be converted to body fat. Dr Cate shares solutions.
Are you a Health Crusader?
Who has influenced your health the most over the last year?
Real Food Summit Controversies and Don’t-Miss Q&A
If you're listening to Sean's summit and are full of new questions, don't miss your chance to quiz DrCate about anything real-food related, live on Sean' s show Friday the 13th at 12 noon Pacific time. (Since it's not safe to travel anyway, stay home and call in).
Real Food Summit, Low-Carb Contest Round Two, and More!
Sean Croxton has put together an amazing series of interviews and this summit offers you a chance to ask the experts questions, live! Plus, the Low-Carb Poop Out Contest continues with Round Two: More stories means more winners!
Got Fatigue from Low-Carb Diet?
Are you following a low carb diet and running into troubles? Learn the most common reasons cutting carbs causes fatigue and share your story to win autographed copies of Dr Cate's books!
What Causes Gluten Intolerance?
The cause of gluten intolerance is not gluten. It's immune system dysfunction. Learn why your immune system starts to go off track, and what you can do to right your immune system's wrongs.
Advantages of Breastfeeding: Formula Contains Aluminum!
Breastfeeding but thinking of quitting? If you worry about aluminum in vaccines, you may be surprised at how much aluminum is found in popular infant formulas.
What is MRSA? Another Reason We Need Good Bacteria
Germs have been strategizing against the effects of antimicrobial agents from a variety of sources (including other microbes) for billions of years. So as far as bacteria are concerned, manmade antibiotics represent just another challenge, the most recent of a long series of biological puzzles to solve. Instead of killing good and bad bacteria (like MRSA) indiscriminately with antimicrobials, it makes more sense to support your immune system and the good bacteria who will fight off the bad guys for you!
The Miracle Moment: How to help an autistic child step into the world
Twenty years ago diabetes was assumed to be a genetic disorder. Now we understand that diabetes is a consequence of unhealthy diet and other lifestyle factors. Just as those of us physicians in the low-carb community currently use diet to prevent and even reverse diabetes and its complications, I believe we will soon see similar progress in treating and preventing autism.
