Is Obesity a Disease?
The scientific community is still in disagreement as to whether or not obesity is a disease. While some still consider obesity a self-inflicted disease caused by poor eating habits and lack of exercise, there is growing evidence to support the... Read more
The Four Primary Types Of Gluten Related Disorders
Gluten is a family of storage proteins found in wheat, rye, triticale, and barley. In predisposed individuals, ingestion of gluten causes disease reactions that are grouped under the term gluten-related disorders (GRD). Only a decade ago, GRD were rare in... Read more
Digestive Fuction and Testing
Over 2,000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine said: “All disease begins in the gut”. Healthy digestion and a healthy microbiome are fundamental to health. The digestive tract is a long tube that goes from the mouth to the... Read more
Elimantion Diets: What You Need To Know
According to Dr. O’Neil-Smith, more than 20% of the population suffers from food allergies and intolerances. Elimination diets and IgG food antibody testing can be successfully used in clinical practice to address symptoms like bloating, constipation and diarrhea, fatigue, anxiety, asthma, joint pain,... Read more
Everything You Need To Know About the Magic Four Minerals
Iodine, selenium, zinc, and manganese Minerals are a vital component of our diet as they facilitate proper growth and development, and they are crucial cofactors in metabolism. Like vitamins, minerals have recommended daily allowance (RDA), and both deficiency in mineral... Read more
From Health to Hell and Back: An Italian Immigrant Story
Cholesterol Intake Effects Insulin Production
What are the roles of lipoproteins and cholesterol in the body? Consider the interplay of insulin and cholesterol. How does a client’s insulin level impact his/her level of cholesterol? What is the current standard of care for someone who presents... Read more
Francesca Interviewed on Podcast Business News
Steve Harper Interviews Francesca Orlando Owner of Healthful Living San Diego Listen here –>> https://podbay.fm/p/podcast-business-news-network-platinum/e/1663078902
Food Consumption And Body Metabolism
Our total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is dictated by three factors: resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is the number of calories our body needs to perform metabolic functions when it is at rest; the number of calories burnt through physical... Read more
