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Brynna Connor MD
Will a “Hormone Diet” Help You Lose Weight?
The first part of the diet is detox. People avoid certain foods for two weeks, including gluten (found in certain grains and bread products), cow’s milk and dairy products, peanuts, alcohol, caffeine, corn, sugar, and certain citrus fruits such as grapefruit.
Do the Three Most Popular Diets Really Work?
We’ll break down the three most popular diets to see if they really work. These eating plans each come with some benefits that science shows may help your health. They all also come with advice that may be ineffective or even harmful for certain groups of people.
Prevention and Treatment for Diabetes
Many people wonder about prevention and treatment for diabetes. Dr. Connor explains prevention and management of diabetes as well as who gets it and what is the difference between diabetes 1 and diabetes 2.
Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat
Black elderberry: Studies do show that elderberry extract reduces the symptoms and duration of many viruses which can be the cause of many sore throats.
What Is Sensitive Gut and Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
When you eat food, it travels a long distance through your body. It passes through your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. Each of these organs plays a different role in breaking down food into the energy and nutrients that your...
Superfoods Part 2: Supercharge Your Diet with Superfoods for Weight Loss
For a refresher on what superfoods are, have a read of Part 1 of my series on superfoods. Many different factors affect how much you weigh, but your diet is one of the most important when it comes to healthy weight loss strategies. Eating a balance of superfoods can...
Considering What It Takes To Become A Family Doctor?
Know someone interested in becoming a family medicine physician? Read an article from Jan. 25 in US News and World Report where our very own Dr. Connor is quoted.
Superfoods Part 1: What Is a Superfood and What Is So Super About Them?
A lot of people wonder what is a superfood. Dr. Connor explains superfoods and how you can benefit from adding them to your diet. While all foods contain nutrients, some foods are much more packed with health-promoting nutrients than others. Read about carbohydrates, fats, and other nutrients that are necessary for good health.
Weight Loss and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Can intermittent fasting lead to weight-loss and health benefits? Dr. Connor explains how to fast and when to fast for optimal benefits. Read about how it can affect your brain, heart, diabetes and tumors. Learn how to do it safely.
Benefits, Risks and Alternatives of Hormonal Replacement Therapy for Women
Hormone replacement therapy is a common way to treat symptoms of menopause. Hormones are complicated and come with great benefit as well as risk if not dosed appropriately.
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