Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter
It's a Jungle Out There! Who Do You Trust to Get Your Health & Wellness Advise from: Nurse, Doctor, MLMs, TV, Internet?
WARNING: This post is somewhat of a rant, but it also provides much needed educational information about purchasing and using nutritional supplements for the general public. This rant has been building for some time now, but it took a recent personal experience I had with my husband’s elective surgery, for me to express my frustrations…
Read MoreNatural Ways to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu with Specific “Natural” Product Recommendations: Skip the Over-the-Counter, So-Called Remedies
When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. Most people, and especially those with diabetes, really want to avoid any thing that can elevate their blood sugars, which is what any type of illness or stressor will do to the body. However no one wants to be…
Read MoreHow Micronutrient Testing Saved Me From Diabetes
Yes, even us healthcare practitioners can succumb to micronutrient deficiencies (and diabetes), even when we think we are eating properly and are at a healthy weight. I am going to be transparent here, and share with you “my story” of why having “micronutrient testing” is so very important. I will also share with you my…
Read MoreNutrition to Fight Cancer
Why Include Nutrition as a Component in Fighting Cancer? Without emphasis on your diet before, during and after treatment for cancer, you are fighting a losing battle. If your oncologist has not advised you to consult with a nutrition specialist BEFORE receiving cancer treatment AND has not reviewed with you the 5 reasons below for…
Read MoreEliciting the Relaxation Response
The number ONE toxin for most of us STRESS! Chronic stress is one of the largest contributors of chronic disease. Stress impacts our physiology and psychology, ultimately changing our eating and lifestyle behaviors, and vice versa. How can we manage this number one TOXIN in our lives? Unfortunately, stress has been commonly “managed” through “unhealthy”…
Read MoreA Dynamic Duo for Type 2 Diabetes
I am very excited to devote this blog post to a recently published article I wrote that appeared in the peer-reviewed journal for fellow Nurse Practitioners, pictured here. In addition, the article is a CE offering, which means Nurse Practitioners can receive 2 hours of continuing education. Although it is written for the healthcare professional,…
Read MoreChicken & Spinach Low Carb Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce
I would like to dedicate this amazing healthy dish to all of you young moms (and dads) out there who are attempting to teach your daughters (and sons) how to cook. When I was raising my daughters, Shannon and Heather and teaching them the ways around the kitchen and about good nutrition, it didn’t seem…
Read MoreWhy Matcha Green Tea?
You have heard about all the benefits of drinking Matcha Green Tea, right? If not, WARNING: the list is lengthy! Just for starters, green tea has been shown to: reduce blood pressure lower blood fats (triglycerides, cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol) protect against cancer lower blood sugar While studies vary in the amount and type of green…
Read MoreBreakfast May Be Harmful to Your Health
Does it seem that I am always posting “BREAKFAST” recipes? Well, excuse me if it does, but I can’t help it. It really is true what they say about “Breakfast.” It is the most important meal of the day! Not having breakfast or having the wrong type of breakfast can make all the difference in…
Read MoreGET Into Diabetes Remission & STOP the Devastation
You want a compassionate healthcare practitioner who understands diabetes and pre-diabetes, whose goal is to reverse the metabolic dysfunction, help you reduce risk of long-term complications and help restore you to optimum health. In addition, you want a practitioner, who cares about your total well-being and who is willing to spend more than five minutes…
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