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What Is The Best Type Of Exercise To Lose Weight And Increase Muscle? By Dr Justin Marchegiani What is the best type of exercise to lose weight and increase muscle for you? This is all dependent upon what your goals are, but if you're the average person that wants to perform better, feel... Read More
Hypothyroidism: A Natural Approach To Healing By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Most people I meet with thyroid symptoms (hypothyroidism) feel: fatigued, cold hands, cold feet, thinning hair, over weight and depressed. These symptoms can be fixed, and are typically not alleviated by conventional thyroid medications. Conventional thyroid... Read More
Gluten’s Devastating Effects and How To Test For It By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Gluten sensitivity is a state of genetics, just like your genes cannot be changed, what we have control over is the expression of our genes. Gluten is one of those food products our genetics have not... Read More
Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Intermittent Fasting What's the deal with intermittent fasting?  Intermittent fasting is a very cool modality that involves avoiding calorie intake for about an 18 to 20 hour period. The best times to do intermittent fasting would... Read More
Healthy Digestion! How Much Fat and Protein Should I Be Eating? By Dr. Justin Marchegiani How much fat do I need? Your body has specific feedback loops that are intimately tied with satiety (feeling full). It's interesting to know that fat and protein produce specific neurochemicals that make you feel full.... Read More
Why Do You Eat The Food You Eat? By Dr. Justin Marchegiani The first question I have for anyone who is looking to be healthy, "Why do you eat the foods that you eat?" This is a foundational question that everyone needs to answer before any diet changes... Read More
Paleo Taco Salad By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Here is a great paleo recipe that you can make that only involves a few ingredients. All you need is a head of romaine lettuce, 1 to 2 pounds of grass fed meat, 1 avocado, 1... Read More
The Truth About GMO’s By Dr. Justin Marchegiani GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Essentially combining different genes whether it be a jellyfish and a tomato or any other type of plant and animal combination. Many people think GMO's are natural and the process... Read More
Epigenetics And Why You Are Not A Slave To Your Genes By Dr. Justin Marchegiani You are not a slave to your genes. We see all kinds of information on the news today about Angelina Jolie getting a preventative mastectomy, which is removing healthy breast tissue. She tested positive to the... Read More
Does Eating Meat Cause Cancer… The China Study…  Dr. Justin Marchegiani I get questions about the China study all of the time!  Is meat bad?  Will meat cause cancer?  Why do you recommend so much meat in your diet? One of the main sources referencing that meat... Read More
Why I Am Getting Fat and Calorie Partitioning By Dr. Justin Marchegiani What's causing us to get fat?  Why is the food that I’m eating going into my fat cells versus going into building my muscles? This is an important concept known as calorie partitioning. Essentially, it's about how... Read More
Adrenal Fatigue and the Thyroid Connection Part 2 By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Adrenal fatigue and thyroid imbalances In part 1 of this series, we talked about the adrenal and thyroid connection and how it can contribute to fatigue, weight gain, and mood issues. Adrenal fatigue and thyroid imbalances... Read More