Integrative Medicine & Type 2 Diabetes

Overview Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). In this condition, the body either resists the effects of insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. As a result, glucose builds […]

Concerned About Inflammation?

What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a process that occurs to protect ourselves from further injury, usually as a reaction to an injury, stress, or infection.  Short term or acute inflammation is an important component of our immune systems, to help fight infection or injury.  For example; when a person sprains their ankle and swelling results, […]