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The staff at CBH practice carries on the work of Dr. Atkins’ medical legacy by combining traditional and complementary therapies to help achieve balanced health and improve quality of life.

04/03/2026

Although extreme cases of reactive hypoglycemia are very rare, doctors say that people with insulin resistance and those who are overweight or obese are vulnerable to this condition.

Reactive hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar that occurs after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. This is different from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that occurs while fasting.

Signs and symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia include hunger, weakness, shakiness, sleepiness, sweating, light-headedness, headache, palpitations, irritability and anxiety. Increasing use of carbohydrates and fats and processed foods, along with reduced physical activity, are the underlying factors leading to the increasing prevalence of these conditions.

Patients with reactive hypoglycemia should be screened for diabetes or later development of diabetes as they might be having prediabetes.

03/31/2026

If the meat you eat is laced with antibiotics, your intestinal flora may have gotten out of balance. Small but regular doses of antibiotics may have killed off levels of beneficial bacteria in your intestines, allowing yeast and harmful bacteria to proliferate. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have shown that people who are overweight tend to have higher amounts of unhealthy bacteria in their intestines than people who are not overweight. The researchers suspect that low amounts of healthful bacteria coupled with high amounts of the wrong types of bacteria create an environment that allows more calories to be absorbed from all of the foods you eat. If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to be able to eat more food without gaining weight, this is your answer. They probably have a better balance of bacteria that blocks the absorption of some of the calories that they consume.

03/23/2026

Prioritizing protein in your diet is a great catalyst for healthy looking skin.

Our skin is made up of proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. We need to be constantly feeding the body amino acids (often called the "building blocks of protein") so it can keep replenishing our natural supply. So, where do we get these amino acids? By consuming protein.

This is the reason we need to have more protein in our diet. When you build a house, you want to build a house from the best building blocks you possibly can. And we constantly need to be giving our bodies new building blocks to be able to regenerate our cells.

When it comes to the skin specifically, it may be missing out on some of that regeneration. Now, our body unfortunately doesn't prioritize the skin as an essential organ—unlike our brain, hearts, or lungs. So, if we're only eating minimal or even adequate protein, the body won't be able to give those extra amino acids to our skin, hair, or nails to keep them looking healthy.

03/19/2026

Magnesium is one of the most prevalent and important minerals in the body, impacting how we feel and function every day—yet it’s also the second most common nutrient deficiency behind Vitamin D. Magnesium plays an essential role in supporting your muscles, nerves, energy levels, and even your brain functioning. It is a key electrolyte that regulates biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis, blood-glucose control, and blood pressure. Heart function and digestion are also directly affected by magnesium. Even a slight decrease in magnesium status can make a big impact on health and well-being.

You can get magnesium through supplementation, but it’s not necessary for most people, because it's commonly found in many healthy foods. Unfortunately, the average American’s diet is magnesium deficient and the impact of a magnesium-poor diet gets more pronounced as we age.

Eating more of the many foods high in magnesium (like whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and green leafy vegetables) is the best way to ensure we’re getting enough in our diet.

03/16/2026

1. Do commercially prepared carbohydrate foods (such as bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice, beans, desserts, soft drinks, and fruit) make up more than 40 percent of each meal or snack that you eat?

2. Between meals, do you feel hungry or crave sweets, starches (such as bread), or caffeine (such as coffee)?

3. Do you feel as if you might be addicted to certain types of sweet foods—as if once you start eating these foods, you can’t stop? When you eat them, do you feel high, followed quickly by an emotional low?

4. Have you recently developed headaches, suffering one more than once a week?

5. Do you gain weight in your stomach rather than in your hips or thighs?

If you answered yes to two or more questions, you probably have an insulin disadvantage. Consider making an appointment with our office. Mention that you think you may have an insulin or blood sugar disorder, and be sure to say whether or not this problem runs in your family. Explain that you are interested in a glucose tolerance test. If you have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar, an early warning sign that diabetes is developing), your 90-minute glucose reading will be lower than your fasting glucose reading. You also might experience a drop in glucose of greater than 30 mm in an hour, or your reading may be below 70. Your sugar is overly high if your fasting glucose is greater than 100, your 2-hour glucose is greater than 140, or if at any point during the test your glucose rises above 200. If you test normal on your blood work but you answered yes to any of the starred questions in the quiz, you may be developing an insulin disadvantage that is not yet extreme enough to be detected. If you make no changes to your lifestyle, it may eventually show up!

03/13/2026

The consumption of trans fats, sugar, and refined carbohydrates may not be the only factor in the rising rates of heart disease in this country. An imbalance in our consumption of different types of fat may also contribute to the problem. As it turns out, our bodies evolved on a diet that was relatively rich in a type of fat called omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon and walnuts, among other foods) and relatively low in omega-6 fatty acids (found in many vegetable oils, particularly soy and corn oil). Many researchers believe that no more than twice as many fat calories should come from omega-6 fats as from omega-3 fats, but most of us are consuming 25 times as much omega-6 fats as omega-3s.

Our consumption of omega-3s are low for a number of reasons. Few of us eat enough fatty fish, walnuts, flax, greens, and other foods that are rich in this type of fat. Commercial farming also reduces the natural omega-3 fats that would normally be present in animal meat, eggs, and vegetables. Eggs from hens that eat insects and green plants, for example, are richer in omega-3s than eggs from hens that are fed soy. Worse, most processed foods are loaded with omega-6 fats from corn or soybean oil.

This imbalance of omega-3s to omega-6s throws off our delicate metabolic balance, triggering the body to make more pro-inflammatory substances that raise blood pressure, irritate the GI tract, lower immunity, and even contribute to weight gain. This contributes to cancer, heart disease, poor immunity, liver damage, reproductive problems, GI distress, learning disabilities, and overweight.

03/05/2026

What is SIBO?

SIBO stands for **Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth** — when too many bacteria set up camp in your small intestine (where they don't belong in such high numbers!).

Think of your gut like a carefully balanced neighborhood. SIBO happens when "uninvited guests" overpopulate the wrong area, disrupting digestion and nutrient absorption.

🚨 Common Symptoms to Watch For:

• Bloating & abdominal distension (often after meals)
• Excessive gas
• Diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between both
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Nausea
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue & brain fog
• Nutrient deficiencies (especially B12, iron, fat-soluble vitamins)

💡 Did You Know?
SIBO is often underdiagnosed because symptoms overlap with IBS and other digestive conditions. If these symptoms sound familiar, consult a gastroenterologist — breath testing can help with diagnosis.

03/03/2026

This underrated nutrient is a powerhouse for your body! Here's what Vitamin K does for you:

**🦴 Bone Builder**
- Activates proteins that bind calcium to bones
- May reduce fracture risk & improve bone density
- Works synergistically with Vitamin D

**❤️ Heart Protector**
- Helps prevent calcium from depositing in arteries
- Supports vascular elasticity & cardiovascular health
- K2 form especially beneficial for arterial health

**🩸 Clotting Champion**
- Essential for proper blood coagulation
- Helps wounds heal effectively
- Deficiency can cause excessive bleeding

**🧠 Brain & Beyond**
- Emerging research links it to cognitive health
- May support healthy aging
- Potential anti-inflammatory benefits

**🥬 Where to Find It:**
- **K1:** Leafy greens (kale, spinach, collards), broccoli, Brussels sprouts
- **K2:** Fermented foods (natto!), aged cheese, egg yolks, grass-fed meat

02/26/2026

While vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient, it's possible to have too much of it.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development and helps your body absorb iron. Because your body doesn't produce or store vitamin C, it's important to include vitamin C in your diet. For most people, an orange or a cup of strawberries, chopped red pepper, or broccoli provides enough vitamin C for the day.

For adults, the recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) a day, and the upper limit is 2,000 mg a day. Although too much dietary vitamin C is unlikely to be harmful, megadoses of vitamin C supplements might cause:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Abdominal cramps
- Headache
- Insomnia

Remember, for most people, a healthy diet provides an adequate amount of vitamin C.
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02/24/2026

Eighty percent of chronic diseases we face are preventable and reversible by eating a more plant-based diet. In fact, switching to more plant-based meals and cooking more are the two silver linings of the pandemic.

An easy way to incorporate more plants and less meat is to simply "plantify" your favorite dishes. If you have a mean lasagna recipe, skip the meat and add layers of greens, broccoli and peppers and perhaps some pine nuts and cashew cheese instead of the meat and cheese.

If you love Taco Tuesday, make your tacos veggie by skipping the meat and serving black beans or a vegetarian mushroom tofu filling.

This does not mean go completely plant-based. It’s simply some ways to incorporate more veggies in your daily eating.

02/17/2026

If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated, or even just "off" mentally, the answer might not be in your head—it might be in your gut.

As a doctor, I’m constantly reminding my patients that the gut is so much more than just a digestive tube. It is a complex ecosystem (the microbiome) that houses about 70% of your immune system and produces the vast majority of your serotonin (your "happy" hormone).

When your gut is happy, your whole body feels it. When it’s out of balance, it can affect everything from your skin to your sleep.

🚩 Signs Your Gut Microbiome Needs Help:
**Digestive Upset: Frequent gas, bloating, or irregular movements.
**Sugar Cravings: "Bad" bacteria thrive on sugar and can actually signal your brain to crave more of it.
**Brain Fog: A direct result of the gut-brain axis being disrupted.
**Skin Irritation: Breakouts and redness are often internal inflammation showing up externally.

🛠️ How to Support Your "Second Brain":
1) Diversify Your Plants: Aim for 30 different plant foods per week. Diversity in fiber leads to diversity in healthy bacteria!
2) Embrace the Ferment: Incorporate "living" foods like Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kefir, or Kombucha to introduce natural probiotics.
3) Slow Down & Chew: Digestion starts in the mouth. Eating on the run or while stressed shuts down your digestive enzymes.
4) Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Water is essential for the mucosal lining of the gut and for keeping things moving.

02/14/2026

As a doctor, I see it every day: we spend so much time maintaining our cars, our homes, and our careers, but we often forget the most important "engine" of all—our heart.

Heart disease remains a leading cause of health issues globally, and it’s often called the "silent killer" because it can develop without any obvious symptoms for years. But here’s the good news: 80% of premature heart disease is preventable through lifestyle and early detection.

🚩 Don’t Ignore These Signs:
While some issues are silent, your body often tries to send you a message. See a professional if you experience:

-Unusual Shortness of Breath: Especially during activities that used to be easy.
-Chest Discomfort: Not just "crushing" pain, but also pressure, squeezing, or a "fullness" feeling.
-Persistent Fatigue: Feeling exhausted even after a full night’s sleep.
-Dizziness or Lightheadedness: Your heart might be struggling to pump oxygen-rich blood to your brain.

🛡️ 3 Pillars of a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle:
1) Move More: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) per week. Your heart is a muscle—it needs the workout!

2) Fiber is Your Friend: Load up on oats, leafy greens, and berries. These help manage cholesterol naturally.

3) Manage Your "Silent" Numbers: Stress and lack of sleep are just as hard on your heart as a poor diet. Prioritize your rest.

🩺 When Was Your Last "Service"?
A heart check-up is simple, non-invasive, and life-saving. During a visit, we look at: ✅ Blood Pressure: The #1 indicator of heart strain. ✅ Cholesterol Levels: To ensure your "pipes" are clear. ✅ Blood Glucose: Because heart health and metabolic health go hand-in-hand. ✅ ECG (if needed): A quick snapshot of your heart’s electrical rhythm.

Are you making heart health a priority this year? Drop a "❤️" if you've already had your check-up or are scheduling one today!

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424 Madison Avenue, #1002
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

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http://www.centerforbalancedhealth.com/

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