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Why I Avoid Certain Fish — Even at My Favorite Restaurants
Living along the beautiful Southeast coast offers access to fresh, local seafood — but not all fish are created equal when it comes to mercury.
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 55 min read
Fiber: Is it everything we thought it was?
What Exactly Is Fiber? First, fiber itself is a carbohydrate . The term was first coined in 1953 and later evolved by the cereal...
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 236 min read
Sugar: The First Addiction
When it comes to food addiction and binge eating disorder, one common denominator repeatedly surfaces: sugar. Nearly every patient who struggles with overeating or bingeing reports that the foods they turn to are carbohydrate-heavy.
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 184 min read
Book Review: The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino, MD
I often stress the importance of including animal-based saturated fat in the diet, especially from red meat. I’m aware that this...
Christine Daecher, DO
Aug 132 min read
Product review: Stelo™ direct-to-consumer Continuous Glucose Monitoring by Dexcom™
Dexcom made it possible for people without diabetes to purchase a continuous glucose meter (CGM) for a reasonable cost. Learn more!
Christine Daecher, DO
May 213 min read
Ketones and the Brain
Learn about the benefits of using ketones over glucose as an energy source.
Christine Daecher, DO
Mar 265 min read
Understanding Acute and Chronic Ciguatera
Ciguatera poisoning, caused by the ingestion of fish contaminated with ciguatoxins, can lead to chronic illness.
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 293 min read
Probiotics for Weight Loss: The Science Behind the Gut-Weight Connection
Review of probiotic and gut microbiome role in healthy weight management.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 18, 20245 min read
The Possible Health Benefits of Coffee
Let's review some of the possible health benefits of coffee consumption.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 11, 20245 min read
All About Intermittent Fasting
There are several health benefits intermittent fasting provides. Let’s cover the benefits, the pearls and pitfalls of Intermittent Fasting.
Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 23, 20245 min read
The Problem with Seed Oils
Seed oils are often referred to as industrial seed oils and include Canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, vegetable oil, and sunflower.
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Book Review: The Salt Fix
As a physician, one of my hobbies is reading books on health written for laypeople. I first read this book a few years ago. The author is...
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 11, 20244 min read
Omega-3 Fish Oil
Oily fish, such as salmon, are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 4, 20245 min read
Let’s Talk About Oxalates!
Oxalates are found in the diet and are produced by the body. Read on to find out their value or lack thereof. For this review, oxalic acid...
Christine Daecher, DO
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Book Review: The Big Fat Surprise
As a physician, one of my hobbies is reading books on health written for laypeople. I first read this book a few years ago, and I marked...
Christine Daecher, DO
Aug 14, 20244 min read
What Plants Can't Provide You: Learn the limits of a plant-based diet
If you follow a diet high in fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and other plant sources of nutrition, you should have a basic...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Caffeine: To Continue or Stop?
When I speak to someone about getting off of caffeine, there is usually significant pushback. The word caffeine is most associated with...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jun 26, 20242 min read
𝕄𝕪 𝟚 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣 ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕒𝕣𝕪!!!
Recently, I celebrated 2 years of living on a carnivore diet! Initially, I had planned to follow this meat-based diet for just one week....
Christine Daecher, DO
May 8, 20242 min read
I completed a 5-day Autophagy Fast!
Autophagy, is a natural process within our bodies that removes damaged cells, repairs mitochondrial DNA, and DNA. Cleared cells are...
Christine Daecher, DO
May 8, 20243 min read
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