My Progress Continues This is my progress since I started doing intermittent fasting and keto at the end of November, 2022. I should definitely have lost at least 8 pounds by the end of the week for the month of March. My BMI has gone down several poingts since I started. If I can keep …
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My New Fasting Journey!
Fasting Again! I thought I would share where I am now and my new Intermittent Fasting (IF) journey. Background I’m Shirley Dawson, age 69, retired from 33 years working as a civilian with the FDA. I’m married (to Mel) and we have a big black Giant Schnauzer “Boaz” who is like our 2nd child. We …
You can eat keto too and reap the rewards!
Keto Really Works! I was skinny during my teens and 20’s, but after I had my only child in my 30’s I gained significant weight which I’ve tried to lose ever since then. I’m also a type 2 diabetic. I’m 65 years old now and during my life, I’ve tried everything to lose weight and …
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Trying the Metabolic Research Center Diet Plan
Metabolic Research Center Program- what is it? This program has been around for 35 years and touts being a science-based diet program that provides customized meal plans, science-based supplements and lots of support. They offer consultation, education, guidance, and medical supervision. All clients of the Metabolic Research Center get a recommended supplement and a set …
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I Love to Share my CBD oil experience
CBD Oil Really Works for Me CBD Oil has become a great passion of mine. I began using it and found out it made my sciatic pain go away. Now my hip feels regular most of the time and there is no pain shooting down my left leg any more. Whenever I start to get …
Now I understand the debate on using marijuana for pain relief?
Legalization of medical marijuana That debate for the legalization of medical marijuana has been going on for years and I never really understood it. I’ve never used recreational drugs and am not in favor of it or anything that messes with your mind. I don’t want to experience a “high” or be “out of control” …
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The dangers of diabetes and periodontal disease
Taking Care of Your Teeth For the nearly 30 million Americans who have diabetes, many may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition. Research shows that there is an increased prevalence of gum disease among those with diabetes, adding serious gum disease to the list of other complications associated with diabetes, such as heart …
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Best Products to Treat Chafed Skin and its Pain and Discomfort?
Chafed Skin – Ouch! Many type 2 diabetes are overweight like me. Some are overweight to the point of obesity. I’ve read that 2 of every 3 Americans are now considered to be obese. There is so much that an overweight person must endure in his/her life, socially, emotionally and physically: There are the “looks” …
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Product Review: Book “The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body through Intermittent, Alternate-day and Extended
Product: “The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body through Intermittent, Alternate-day and Extended” by Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore, October 16, 2016. Purchase: The Complete Guide to Fasting Cost: Estimated >$21 My Rating: Target Audience: Health-conscious men or women who are interested in the newer “biohacking” methods and trying new things to benefit their health. Overview …
Finding the “Fountain of Youth”
Fountain of Youth Yes, I know everyone seeks to find the proverbial “Fountain of Youth” and researchers have worked long and spent lifetimes researching what can extend our lives. I was reading recently that some researchers think they have found something like that. The following are some of the articles I’ve been reading online: Fountain …