Tag: diabetes
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Type 2 Diabetes: Mechanisms, Markers, and Interventions
Type 2 diabetes can be assessed from the perspective of mitochondrial dysfunction as not just a side effect, but a factor in its progression. Symptoms like fatigue and difficulty concentrating can be a sign that mitochondria aren’t functioning properly, and that same underlying dysfunction may be feeding the disease process itself. When mitochondria are impaired,…
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
One group of clients for whom I would recommend diaphragmatic breathing are those who are interested in detoxification yet are also experiencing ongoing stress. The IFM handout, Breathing Techniques to Soothe the Soul, gives a good description of the modality on one page, and suggests that five minutes of practice would be enough to achieve…
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OTC Pill
Last week the FDA approved the first over the counter birth control pill (Belluck et al., 2023), which is expected to be widely utilized and increase use of hormonal birth control by teenagers among other demographics. The New York Times article went on to say that the manufacturer even plans to offer ways for people…
