Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter
Your BUGS may be the cause of your Diabetes and Obesity
Michele G. Sullivan of “Clinical Endocrinology News” reported in its April 2015 issue, something that the “functional medicine” world has been talking about for years—-“How Your Microbiome (the genetic material of your gut bacteria) may be driving the course of diabetes and obesity.” I recently touched on this in a February 2014 blog post. It’s…
Read MoreBEWARE: Counterfeit Supplements, Over-the-Counter AND Online: 7 Reasons Why Using Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements Are Better
An investigation by the New York attorney general’s office uncovered a massive herbal-supplement scam. As part their investigation, 78 bottles of the leading brands of herbal supplements from a dozen Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC locations across New York State were analyzed using DNA bar coding, a type of genetic fingerprinting that the agency has…
Read MoreAmerica Ranks Third in the World for the Epidemic of Malnutrition: aka Diabetes. What Are We Doing About It?
When we think of malnutrition, we think of starving children in third-world countries, not something that occurs here in the United States of America. However, America ranks third behind China and India for this epidemiological form of malnutrition, called diabetes. You might be confused by this reference to diabetes as a malnourished state, when the…
Read MoreCinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Bread
Are you missing your breakfast bread on your new gluten-free, grain-free eating plan? Well, I have got just the cure that will quench that craving without raising your blood sugar sky high! This recipe is the perfect ratio of macronutrients (see below) and is full of some amazing healthy ingredients, including raisins. What raisins? Don’t…
Read MoreTake Your Vitamins & Grow Your Telomeres: We Really Have Found the “Fountain of Youth”
Obviously you know what vitamins are, but what are telomeres? The ageing and lifespan of normal, healthy cells are linked to the so-called telomerase shortening mechanism, which limits cells to a fixed number of divisions. The purpose of telomeres is critical to the life of the cell. The telomeres are sections of DNA at the…
Read MoreTraveling with Diabetes
If you are taking any type of diabetes medications, especially medications, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, are you letting your diabetes get in the way of you traveling more and seeing the world? I hope not. There is no need to let diabetes hinder your travel plans or have your travel plans be hindered by…
Read MoreMicronutrient Approaches to Reduce Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Complications
Overwhelming scientific evidence confirms that vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies suppress immune function and contribute to chronic inflammatory degenerative processes, such as arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We have seen over and over the myriad of scientific studies that demonstrate the ability to prevent, treat and even reverse type 2 diabetes through diet…
Read MoreOmega-3 Home Blood Test
Omega-3-Testing Inflammation is one component of the body’s immune response to injury and illness, and when functioning properly, assists in the restoration of health. Inflammation occurs at the cellular level, precisely where our bodies store and release Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). Some EFAs, such as omega-6 fats, facilitate a pro-inflammatory response, while others like omega-3s…
Read MoreMocha Chip Mini-Cupcakes
This is the perfect recipe for when that “chocolate” craving surfaces, or when you need a healthy dessert recipe to take to a party. Or, if you are like me, that “chocolate” craving is a daily thing, and this just hits the spot if you freeze these individually and remove and defrost one from the freezer,…
Read MoreThai Chicken & Sausage & Broccoli Soup
There’s nothing greater than a bowl of healthy soup on a cold day that provides you all the nutrients you need in just one bowl. Even if it is not cold outside, soup always seems to hit the spot. This recipe is slightly modified from Elana’s Pantry. Enjoy it with 2 to 3 sesame crackers…
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