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Author's Bio: Marcie Vaske, MS, LN, CNS When people think of type two diabetes, oftentimes they blame it on sugar or maybe weight gain. But the truth is there are some hidden factors or risk factors that you may not even be thinking of. So in this video today, I'm going to take a look at the science behind type two diabetes and what's really driving insulin resistance and the risk factors that you might be missing. But first, don't forget to hit the subscribe button to hear m

Author's Bio: Katie Bailey, MS, RD, LD, FNC It might surprise you to know that your gut impacts almost every system in the body, from your immune health to your hormones, your mood, and your metabolism. That means that digestion isn't just about breaking down your food, it is directly connected to your energy levels, your mood, your skin, and even how well your body fights off illness. But in today's world with rushed meals and processed foods and chronic stress, our digestiv

Author's Bio: Marcie Vaske, MS, LN, CNS Today I'm going to talk all about or explore, can genetics play a role in irritable bowel syndrome? So first I'm going to uncover about what actually is a research saying. Now, studies have found that IBS actually runs in families, therefore suggesting that there is a genetic predisposition to having IBS and researchers have actually uncovered certain genes such as serotonin transport, which affects our gut motility and also sensitivity

Author's Bio: Katie Bailey, MS, RD, LD, FNC Did you know that about 70 to 80% of your immune system actually lives inside your gut? That means that the food that you eat, the bacteria in your intestines and the health of your gut lining have a direct impact on how your immune system behaves. When that system gets out of balance, it can sometimes turn against you, and that is how autoimmune disorders can begin. Today we're diving into how poor gut health can contribute to auto

Author's Bio: Marcie Vaske, MS, LN, CNS Today's episode is all about metabolism. But more specifically how the gut plays a role in keeping our metabolism running smoothly. So if you have ever struggled with weight plateaus, fatigue or energy slumps, even digestive discomfort, your metabolism might be running slowly due to your gut health. But there's good news, there are natural ways to turn this all around. So today I'm going to be talking about five strategies to help supp

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Learn about the signs of type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it. Get tips from a functional medicine nutritionist at Oswald Digestive Clinic.