nutrition Archives - Pacific College /news/tag/nutrition Pacific College of Health and Science Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:47:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 /wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-PCHS_Icon_Gradient-1-32x32.png nutrition Archives - Pacific College /news/tag/nutrition 32 32 Don¡¯t Fall into the Diabetic COVID-19 Vacuity Repletion Trap /news/blog/2023/06/20/dont-fall-into-the-diabetic-covid-19-vacuity-repletion-trap Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:25:39 +0000 /?p=23852 Diabetes is a condition caused by too much sugar in the bloodstream. The major types of diabetes are: Type 1, in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type 2, which is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Obesity is a common factor that leads to an insufficient production or absorption of insulin, which impedes …

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]]> How to Naturally Lower Blood Glucose Levels Using a CGM /news/blog/2022/02/01/how-to-naturally-lower-blood-glucose-levels-using-a-cgm Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:37:02 +0000 /?p=17349 By Kara Collier, RDN, LDN, CNSC Maintaining normal blood sugar levels is essential to decreasing your risk for long-term health issues, managing a healthy weight, and feeling good overall. A wide variety of health problems related to glucose level imbalances are a rapidly growing burden for the healthcare system that is reaching epidemic proportions. CDC’s …

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]]> Dr. Greg Lane, Pacific College Dean of Graduate Faculty, Featured by Authority and ThriveGlobal /news/in-the-news/2021/02/02/dr-greg-lane-pacific-college-dean-of-graduate-faculty-featured-by-authority-and-thriveglobal Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:08:55 +0000 /?p=13983 Authority Magazine, a Medium publication devoted to interesting thought leadership pieces, and ThriveGlobal, an Ariana Huffington project focused upon the connection between well-being and performance recently featured an interview with Dr. Greg Lane, DACM, LAc, Pacific College’s Dean of Graduate Faculty. In the article, Sonia Molodecky dives into the origins of Greg’s journey into Chinese …

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]]> How Do You Treat Leaky Gut in Your Clinic? /news/blog/2020/03/10/how-do-you-treat-leaky-gut-in-your-clinic Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:34:57 +0000 /?p=11403 The full piece on this topic, including treatment options by a number of LAcs, will be published in the upcoming issue of The Journal of the American Society for Acupuncturists, V7,1. By Jenn Gibbons, MSTOM, LAc The digestive tract functions as an intermediary between the body and the external environment, taking in what it needs …

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]]> USDA Certified Organic Versus Non-GMO Foods: Key Things to Know /news/blog/2016/10/14/usda-certified-organic-versus-non-gmo-foods-key-things-to-know Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:18:56 +0000 http://0 When someone claims to be a ¡°natural food nut¡±, what are they really saying? Are they telling you that their diet is totally organic, non-GMO, or both? What do those terms really mean? Organic product sales are big business in the United States, reaching a new high of $43.3 billion last year–an 11% increase over …

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]]> Summer DIY: Green Tea Frozen Yogurt /news/blog/2016/06/20/summer-diy-green-tea-frozen-yogurt Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:41:46 +0000 http://0 When facing down the summer, heat, try out our green tea frozen yogurt recipe to cool off while enjoying benefits to your health!

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]]> Top 10 Tuesday: Principles for Healthy Eating /news/blog/2016/03/01/top-10-tuesday-principles-healthy-eating Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:52:40 +0000 http://0 Nutrition should be a year-round focus, but those pursuing a healthier lifestyle often require a new sense of focus during the month of March, when ambitious New Year’s resolutions begin to falter. March is thus the perfect time to celebrate 2016 National Nutrition Month. If you require a little healthy eating inspiration to get you …

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]]> Lucky Foods to Ensure a Good Year /news/blog/2015/04/29/lucky-foods-to-ensure-a-good-year Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:04:16 +0000 http://0 The Chinese New Year is an opportunity to honor family and friends and enjoy some of China's traditions. Lucky colors for the year are brown, red, and purple, and lucky numbers are two and seven. Some foods are considered lucky because of the similarity of their names to other words in the language, such as the fact that the Chinese word for "orange", ³È ch¨¦ng, sounds like the world for gold, ½ð j¨©n, or that the word for "tangerine", ¸ÌéÙ g¨¡nj¨², sounds like the word for "luck", ÔËÆø y¨´nq¨¬. The bright orange color of the fruits also represents the metallic sheen of gold. Find out what other lucky foods to eat and display to ensure a prosperous and happy new year!

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]]> Lessons Learned from “Going it Raw” /news/blog/2015/04/26/lessons-learned-from-going-it-raw Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 http://0 Teachers I admire at my alma mater (Steve Bonzak) and in our profession-at-large (Dr. Huang and Sharon Weizenbaum) speak decisively about raw herbal medicinals as the time-tested, irreplaceable gold standard. Pioneering veteran farmers Jean Giblette and Peg Schafer emphasize that a demonstrated, steady demand by herbal clinicians for ecologically cultivated raw medicinals is imperative to the confidence North American farmers need to risk growing these specialty crops.

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]]> What Does Apple Cider Vinegar NOT Do? /news/blog/2015/04/25/what-does-apple-cider-vinegar-not-do Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 http://0 Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a major multi-tasker. This powerful liquid can improve your health from the inside out, from digestive improvements to skin and hair growth. There are numerous advantages to taking a daily small dose of ACV. What¡¯s more, this natural remedy can work wonders on your home, pets, and cooking as well! …

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