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Urinalysis of Glucose and Ketones

June 27, 2018 in Blog, Hormones / Endocrine, Tests / Biomarkers, Urinary / Renal

Urinalysis of glucose and ketones are non-invasive tests, which are used to reflect the levels of said molecules in the blood. Such tests are often used to monitor the effectiveness of interventions (i.e., nutrition, medication, lifestyle) for diabetics and individuals with insulin resistance (Pagna & Pagna, 2014). As a means of appreciating the need and…

Vitamin D and Hidden Hunger

February 8, 2015 in Blog, Body Fat / Skin, Cardiovascular / Circulatory, Detoxification / Toxins, Digestive, Hormones / Endocrine, Immune / Lymphatic, Muscular, Neurological / Psychological, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, Urinary / Renal

In my last post, I covered a brief history of Scotland and how they circumvented vitamin D deficiencies. The intent of providing a brief history of the Scots and vitamin D intake was to show the complex interplay of environment, physiology, cultural proclivities, and economics on the effects of health. It was also my intent…