Let’s explore “Blood sugar”

PURSER WELLNESSBlood Sugar Support - What You Need to KnowFrom the reading room

According to The National Diabetes Statistics Report led by the Centre for Disease Control in 2020, more than 1 in 10 Americans currently have diabetes. Perhaps even more shocking are the numbers for prediabetes, a serious high blood sugar condition which they estimate affects 1 in 3… but over 80% are not aware they have it. Given that Prediabetes puts you at a high risk of developing Diabetes (as well as Heart Disease and Stroke) this all adds up to what is being called “the Diabetes Epidemic”. Thankfully, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play a big role in helping to bring balance

PURSER WELLNESSA Natural Approach to Lowering High Blood PressureFrom the reading room

A Natural Approach to Lowering High Blood Pressure Did you know your blood pressure could be out of control without you even knowing? High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease, and the months of stress, uncertainty, poor diet and immobility we have all been going through are not helping matters. When the way your blood flows through your body is affected by your habits, vital nutrients and oxygen can’t get to where they are needed in the body. And as the pressure continues to mount, we start to see physical damage in the arteries and organs that can lead to heart disease and

Insulin resistance starts long before high blood sugar shows up — and it often begins with deficiencies in zinc, B12, chromium, selenium, and omega-3s. Fix the deficiencies, and you can often restore

PURSER WELLNESSHolidays and DiabetesFrom the reading room

Melissa shares how to eat healthier during this holiday season! If you, or a loved one, suffer from diabetes, learn how to keep blood sugar levels stable while enjoying foods with friends and family.

PURSER WELLNESSThe Hidden Molecule Driving Inflammation: Understanding the Purser Model of HomocysteineFrom the reading room

Most people have never heard of homocysteine, yet this small molecule may hold the key to understanding inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological problems, and many chronic conditions. For decades, homocysteine was viewed as a toxic substance in the blood. Doctors were taught that lowering it with B-vitamins might reduce heart disease risk. But research results were inconsistent, leaving many physicians unsure whether homocysteine truly mattered. New research and clinical observations are changing that view. We introduce a new framework called the Purser Model, which explains why homo

PURSER WELLNESSBenefits of FastingA conversation with Dr. Purser

…ng (for 24, 48 or 72 hours)? If you are religious or needed blood work, surgeries, or procedures, you may be familiar to fasting. As I mentioned previously, I am a breast cancer survivor. The benefits of fasting not only help while going th…

PURSER WELLNESSYour Immune System Needs Some Extra Love Right NowFrom the reading room

…sical activity greatly helps to reduce stress and increases blood flow. In fact, a 2019 study showed how exercise mobilizes immune cells throughout the body to fight invading pathogens and reduce inflammation. Exercise also helps slow the e…

PURSER WELLNESSNatural Support for Pain ManagementFrom the reading room

…ody reacts to the process by releasing endorphins into your bloodstream. These endorphins act as natural painkillers and also affect the part of the brain that governs serotonin, one of the brain chemicals that positively affect mood. An An…

PURSER WELLNESSDifficulty Sleeping? There’s More To It Than You Might ThinkFrom the reading room

…mine and serotonin, adding stress and anxiety into the mix. Blood Glucose Levels Fluctuating blood glucose levels and reduced insulin sensitivity become more common as we get older, and this is all the more marked in women going through the…

PURSER WELLNESSFinding Natural RemediesFrom the reading room

…loss by flushing out toxins, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels, and preventing infections. B-Complex - Vitamin B complex helps with energy levels, cell metabolism, brain function, digestion, muscle tone, healthy appetite, an…

A subscriber episode exploring questions about MTHFR, nutrient status, and daily energy. Read the public introduction and continue on Substack.

Dan Purser MD and Jackson Larkin discuss the connections they consider between sugar cravings, cellular energy, and methylation.