by Sara Banta | Feb 5, 2023 | AHP News, Energy, Metabolism
Many people cannot go without their morning cup of coffee or their midday energy drink; in fact, 90 percent of adults enjoy caffeine daily. So, it begs the question: is caffeine good for you? The answer isn’t that simple. Caffeine tastes bitter and generally isn’t...
by Sara Banta | Dec 27, 2022 | AHP News, Blood Sugar, Gut Health, Metabolism, Weight Loss
There are prescription drugs under a few names that are prescribed to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar and help with weight management. However, these drugs have become extremely popular as weight loss drugs for non-diabetics. Medical professionals...
by Sara Banta | Jul 16, 2022 | AHP News, Energy, Iodine, Kidney Health, Liver Health, Metabolism, Thyroid
We all know that iodine is needed for metabolism and thyroid health, but many Western and holistic practitioners are cautious when it comes to prescribing iodine to their patients. Typically they are unsure of the ramifications of “too much” iodine. I discuss in my...
by Sara Banta | May 22, 2022 | AHP News, Detox, Energy, Gut Health, Metabolism, Weight Loss
So many diets and gut protocols claim they will rid your body of bloat and fat, yet can’t follow through with their claims. These gut protocols usually aren’t written by experts or nutritionists which can lead to a lack of results and possibly negative and dangerous...
by Sara Banta | Sep 17, 2021 | AHP News, Detox, Energy, Metabolism, Protein, Thyroid, Weight Loss
If you have struggled to lose weight you, may have asked yourself, “How do I speed up my metabolism?”You may think that having a slow metabolism is just part of aging and that you are biologically destined to put on at least 2 pounds every year....