A GUEST POST FROM DR. BRETT BAXTER.
FOR MANY YEARS THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE PROVEN WAY TO EXTEND YOUR LIFE NUTRITIONALLY. RESEARCHERS WERE CONFIDENT THAT THE ONLY TRUE LIFE EXTENDING MEASURE THAT COULD BE TAKEN WAS CALORIC RESTRICTION. HUMANS WHO CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT CALORIC DEFICIT LIVE A LONGER AND MORE DISEASE-FREE LIFE.
However, in recent years researchers have been able to identify one other life preserving factor. This factor is insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone in the blood that helps regulate sugar concentrations in the blood. Other functions of insulin include: storage of fat, stimulation of other hormones, and pro- inflammation. There is a direct relationship between lower blood insulin levels and living a longer life. As a healthcare provider, I strongly encourage every patient to have their insulin levels checked.
Insulin can be effectively managed with the following three methods:
The synergistic effect of the guidelines listed above will go a long way towards increasing the longevity and vitality of your life!
Dr. Brett Baxter
Functional Medicine
Nichols Chiropractic, PA
Going Deeper
If you’d like to work with Dr. Baxter, he offers a free initial consultation and can be reached at: (785) 537-2211 or by email at: [email protected].
2749 Pembrook Pl
Manhattan, KS 66502, US