The SoWell Blog
The Toxic Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease
February is here and the air is buzzing with love and heart-shaped gift boxes, but let's face it, some relationships are toxic. At the top of the list? Insulin resistance...
Here’s How To Lose Weight When You Have PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of child-bearing age. Its effects on hormone levels can cause infertility, skin issues, abnormal...
What Role Does the Thyroid Play in Your Body and Your Weight?
Here’s how your thyroid, and the hormones it releases, impacts your health and your waistline. Think of the thyroid as the personal assistant to your major organs and bodily functions....
The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Your Health and Your Weight
What is obstructive sleep apnea? Learn about the condition, as well as its relationship to your health and weight. The thought of not being able to breathe while you sleep...
What Is Metabolic Syndrome and What is the Criteria for Diagnosis?
The word metabolism gets thrown around often, as people talk about how efficiently their bodies burn calories. But while your metabolic rate gets all the attention, it’s your general metabolic...
Debunking Cholesterol Myths
“But, doc, I don’t eat eggs, shrimp and anything with cholesterol in it! How can my numbers be bad?” That is generally the flabbergasted reaction I get from patients who...