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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.

With every heartbeat, your heart pumps blood through your body, keeping you alive. On average, the human heart beats bet...
04/29/2026

With every heartbeat, your heart pumps blood through your body, keeping you alive. On average, the human heart beats between 60 and 100 times a minute, or approximately 103,680 times a day, more than two and a half billion times in an average lifespan. So it makes sense that you want to do everything you can to keep this vital, life-pumping machine ticking. Just like you check that your car has oil and gas so it doesn’t break down, you may wonder how to check if your heart is healthy.

What does a healthy heart mean?
Put simply, a healthy heart is doing its job—pumping blood throughout your body at a regular rhythm without having to pump against clogged blood vessels. Heart disease is what happens when your heart is unhealthy. Types of heart disease include:

*Coronary artery and vascular disease caused by the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
*An unhealthy heart rate (arrhythmias)
*Problems with the structure of your heart (valves, chambers, walls, and muscles)
*Heart failure (when the heart stops working, usually after a heart attack or chronic high blood pressure causes severe damage and weakening)

Coronary artery disease is the most common kind of heart disease and causes most heart attacks and chest pain.

1. Do you experience constipation and/or diarrhea?2. Are you prone to heartburn?3. Do you experience abdominal pains or ...
04/27/2026

1. Do you experience constipation and/or diarrhea?

2. Are you prone to heartburn?

3. Do you experience abdominal pains or gas?

4. Do you get frequent yeast infections?

5. Do you have multiple food allergies?

Symptoms such as diarrhea/constipation, gas and bloating, gastric reflux, post-nasal drip, "brain fog",fatigue, headaches, rashes and multiple food allergies can all be caused by an overgrowth of yeast (Candida). Yeast, a normal inhabitant of our digestive system, tends to overgrow when the immune system is compromised and it thrives in a "high sugar" environment. Chronic illness, decreased immune system, stress, the use of medications such as antibiotics, oral contraceptives and steroids, high blood sugar, and excessive alcohol intake can all cause yeast to flourish. The treatment for yeast includes avoiding foods that contain sugar or are fermented. Supplements are used to boost the immune system and restore healthy digestive flora.

Vitamin D3, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is produced in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. When sun expos...
04/24/2026

Vitamin D3, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is produced in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. When sun exposure occurs, a hormone is produced from a cholesterol precursor, and this allows the vitamin to be produced through the skin. Vitamin D3 circulates in the bloodstream and aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

If there is not enough of this vitamin in the body to help absorb calcium, the body will pull calcium from the bones. Without proper absorption of calcium, the bones will become weak and this can lead to fractures and osteoporosis.

There are three ways that you can get vitamin D3. It comes from animal-based foods, the sun, and supplements.

Some of the foods that naturally have vitamin D3 include:

-Beef liver
-Cheese
-Egg yolks
-Fresh salmon
-Mackerel
-Halibut
-Sardines
-Trout
-Butter
-Cod liver oil

There are some foods and juices that are also fortified with the vitamin. You can easily incorporate these foods into your diet throughout the day.

Elevated insulin is the underlying cause of weight gain, unstable blood sugar, low blood sugar, mood swings, low energy ...
04/21/2026

Elevated insulin is the underlying cause of weight gain, unstable blood sugar, low blood sugar, mood swings, low energy levels, and many health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, some cancers, and, in women, polycystic ovarian syndrome (a condition characterized by weight gain, infertility, and excess body hair).

Elevated insulin is also to blame for metabolic syndrome, an increasingly common condition characterized by three or more of the following factors: abdominal obesity, elevated triglyceride levels, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose levels. When insulin rises and stays elevated, it keeps you feeling hungry, and it stores excess carbohydrates, especially refined sugars, as body fat. As fat cells get larger, they require still more insulin to metabolize nutrients, which leads to even more fat storage and further weight gain. The more carbohydrates you consume, the higher insulin levels rise. This is why high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets actually provide the raw materials for weight gain.

If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, you will benefit from making an appointment with us.1. Do you have ir...
04/14/2026

If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, you will benefit from making an appointment with us.

1. Do you have irregular periods?

2. Do you have ovarian cysts?

3. Do you have excessive facial or body hair?

4. Do you have weight gain around the stomach?

5. Do you have acne?

6. Do you have high cholesterol?

7. Are you experiencing male-pattern baldness?

These are only some of the symptoms you might have if you have PCOS. Doctors often miss the diagnosis of PCOS because the symptoms vary widely.

The underlying problem in PCOS is insulin resistance (where insulin is unable to properly do its job of moving glucose from the blood into the cells). High levels of insulin in turn stimulate the ovaries to produce large amounts of the male hormone testosterone causing infertility, irregular periods, acne and excessive facial or body hair putting patients at higher risk for weight gain, diabetes and heart disease. The goal is to decrease the insulin resistance and correct the hormonal imbalance.

A low-carb, high-fat diet involves a person reducing the number of carbohydrates they consume and replacing them with he...
04/08/2026

A low-carb, high-fat diet involves a person reducing the number of carbohydrates they consume and replacing them with healthful fats. In recent years, this type of diet has become popular among people trying to lose weight.

A low-carb, high-fat diet (LCHF) involves using ketones from fat for energy instead of glucose, which comes directly from carbohydrates. When a person significantly reduces or limits the number of carbs they consume in a day, it forces the body to use fat stores as fuel, which may lead to weight loss.

Eating a diet that is has moderate protein and high fat tends to make a person feel full faster than they would if they consumed only carbohydrates, particularly simple carbohydrates, such as sugar.

An LCHF diet may have a positive effect on the following conditions:
* type 2 diabetes
* certain cancers
* polycystic ovarian syndrome
* Alzheimer’s disease
* heart disease

Hypothyroidism, also called under active thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland ...
04/07/2026

Hypothyroidism, also called under active thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.

The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. Among other things, your metabolism affects your body’s temperature, your heartbeat, and how well you burn calories. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. That means your body makes less energy, and your metabolism becomes sluggish.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism may be vague and can often mimic other conditions. They may include:
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- Constipation
- Depression
- Dry hair and hair loss
- Dry skin
- Elevated cholesterol
- Fatigue
- Greater sensitivity to cold
- Hoarse voice
- Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
- Problems with memory
- Muscle aches and stiffness
- Muscle weakness
- Puffy face
- Slow heart rate
- Swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter)
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Carpal tunnel syndrome

Although extreme cases of reactive hypoglycemia are very rare, doctors say that people with insulin resistance and those...
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.

If the meat you eat is laced with antibiotics, your intestinal flora may have gotten out of balance. Small but regular d...
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.

Prioritizing protein in your diet is a great catalyst for healthy looking skin.Our skin is made up of proteins such as c...
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.

Magnesium is one of the most prevalent and important minerals in the body, impacting how we feel and function every day—...
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.

1. Do commercially prepared carbohydrate foods (such as bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice, beans, desserts, soft drin...
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!

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