Carb Syndrome Blog Articles
Real Men Do eat Quiche – the Caveman Kind
So OK. You have your caveman, and I have mine. I say my guy was fleet of foot and could run down that wild cow and milk her. And, he certainly could snatch eggs off a nest. Pluck up some green veggies and he was eating.
Mercola reports: Known to Kill Cows, Castrate Wildlife, Induce Spontaneous Abortion in Lab Rats… And it’s Likely in Your Water
With the support of local prosecutors, Mr. Gloeckner, a German farmer who had 65 cows die after he fed them genetically modified Bt corn has filed criminal charges against the manufacturer, Syngenta, alleging that the company not only knew the corn could be lethal to livestock, but was covering up deaths that occurred during clinical trials.
Mercola reports Excess Iron May Actually Increase Senility in Many. July 19, 2012
Iron is an essential metal for your health, but too much can lead to the production of free radicals that can damage neurons in your brain, along with other tissues and organs.
Excess iron accumulation in the brain is a consistent observation in Alzheimer’s disease; a new animal study revealed that reducing iron levels in the blood triggered levels of beta-amyloid, which are associated with Alzheimer’s, to return to normal.
Mercola reports: GlaxoSmithKline: GUILTY in Largest Health Fraud Settlement in US History
British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline plead guilty to three counts of criminal misdemeanor and other civil liabilities relating to the prescription drugs Paxil, Wellbutrin and Avandia, and agreed to pay a total of $3 billion in fines. The payment is the largest fraud settlement in U.S. history, and the largest fine ever paid by a drug company.
DTC – Direct to Consumer Advertising by Big Pharma Only Legal in Two Countries and the USA is One Of Them. Dr. Mercola
Mood swings, weight gain, joint pain, tummy problems―you name the ailment, there’s a pill for it. And you, the American consumer, are helping Big Pharma sell it. Don’t believe it? Well, it’s happening right before your eyes, and believe it or not, the United States is one of only two countries in the world that allows this to happen.
A “Disgusting, Dishonorable” Way to Create Sales … Legal in Only Two Countries
Why Hasn’t Your Healthcare Provider Heard of Sugar-Brain or CARB syndrome?
The sugar-brain and CARB syndrome evolved over decades as I was treating thousands of patients with complex medical and brain problems. At the same time I was spending a lot of time paying attention to the relevant medical literature. Over time I found that using these concepts seemed to give my patients consistently better outcomes. As a practicing physician improved outcomes drive everything.
Monsanto Promises Pain to the EU
The European Commission has issued a proposal to drop the policy of zero tolerance for unapproved and untested GMOs in food; the proposal suggests setting a threshold below which contaminated imports could enter Europe’s food chain.
In 2011, the EU decided to allow contamination with up to 0.1 percent of unapproved and untested GMOs in animal feed, which was previously not allowed.
Merck Accused of Lying About Vaccine Safety according to Mercola
Two virologists have filed a federal lawsuit against Merck, their former employer, alleging the vaccine maker overstated the effectiveness of their mumps vaccine, which may have cost the US government hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade. They claim they “witnessed firsthand the improper testing and data falsification in which Merck engaged to artificially inflate the vaccine’s efficacy findings”
Dr. Wilson explains the premise of his new book, available only at the website for sale at a low introductory price of $4.95
Recently we began to offer the e-book “Sugar-Brain Digest—Obesity” for sale on this web site. This is the first e-book in a series that will outline in detail the concepts of sugar-brain and CARB syndrome. If you have spent some time on this site then you probably already know that the majority of adults and many children in modern societies already have symptoms of the condition we call sugar-brain. Sugar-brain is a type of food-induced brain dysfunction triggered by long-term exposure to sugar, high fructose corn syrup and rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, especially from grains.
The Higgs Boson: Why We Need to Discover a Nutrition Boson
This week the news hit headlines around the world that the Higgs boson or “god particle” had been discovered at the large European CERN particle accelerator. Although I am far from a physicist, my understanding is that this elusive subatomic particle helps explain the big bang theory of the origin of the universe and also explains what gives all matter mass, including our own bodies. Even though this is obvious triumph for science, I also find myself wondering why science hasn’t been able to explain why our bodies are getting so fat.
What Can Be Done To Slow Down the Progress of Alzheimers?
In the prevention and treatment of dementia (including Alzheimer’s type) and its associated cognitive changes, the rising star is astaxanthin due to its powerful antioxidant properties
The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are multifactorial, and the more risk factors you have, the more likely you will develop this sad, debilitating disease which has few effective treatments, making prevention extremely important.
Is Science on Toxicity of Sugar New? Not Exactly.
Since 1957, Dr. Ludkin of London showed that the consumption of sugar and refined sweeteners is closely associated with coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Studies he conducted on sugars indicated that they raised blood triglycerides and insulin levels. He is lauded by Dr. Robert H. Lustig in his UCTV lecture, “Sugar: The Bitter Truth”, which may be viewed on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch )
Bieber Fever? Or is it Sugar-Brain
Wall Street Journal published the article “Inside the Brains of Bieber Fans”. The article discusses the neuroscience of “Bieber Fever” where adolescent girls go gaga over Justin Bieber. Because of my interest in neuroscience I found that article quite interesting. This type of idol worship has been going on for centuries and it appears to be a relatively benign way for young girls to safely tip their toes into the world of love and emotions.
I was even more fascinated by the pictures accompanying the article, especially those showing Elvis Presley in 1957, the Beatles in 1965, the Backstreet Boys in 1998 and the Bieber fans in 2012. I’m old enough to remember all of these events and these pictures show groups of love-intoxicated young women swooning over their idols. If you look carefully at the individuals in these pictures you will notice some subtle and not so subtle differences. Those who were swooning for Elvis appear trim and healthy. The same goes for the Beatles’ fans. When you get to the Backstreet boys in 1998 things start to change. The girls have a plumper appearance and don’t have the same “look of health” as the earlier photos.
Things really change in 2012 for the Bieber fans.
Does a GAPS diet prevent autism? Depends on who you ask. Dr. Mercola presents several viewpoints
Research shows that your gut flora can affect numerous processes in your body, including your metabolism, energy production, nutrition, and genetic expression
Your intestinal microflora is unique, although you will likely have one of three general “communities” of bacteria. This microbial balance is exceptionally sensitive to environmental conditions, beginning at birth.
Dr. Mercola challenges the Corn sugar marketing ploy Why Is Big Corn Continuing to Run ‘Corn Sugar’ Ads Even After FDA Denial?
Thanks Dr. Mercola for pointing out the toxic nature of excessive fructose. In my opinion this is now the number one health problem facing our country because excessive fructose is driving the epidemic increase in insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, obesity and type II diabetes—diseases that are now ravaging our population. But wait, it gets even worse.
Dr. Wilson Bucks the Trend: counseling patients to help them eat less and exercise more has been an utter failure when it comes to obesity. That’s because these recommendations are based on flawed science.
Dr. Wilson Bucks the Trend: counseling patients to help them eat less and exercise more has been an utter failure when it comes to obesity. That’s because these recommendations are based on flawed science.
10 Label Claims You Need to Ignore
You’ve grabbed that box or bag of food in your grocery store and now you carefully look for hints about the positive or negative health benefits of eating that food. There are at least 10 label claims that you should learn to ignore.
Are you aware of the rare adipose disorder called Dercum’s disease or dercum’s syndroms?
Hello doctor - Caron G. here- mental health practitioner in women's health - 3 questions Are u aware of the rare adipose disorder called Dercum's disease or dercum's syndroms? I am researching this for a white paper and would be interested in interviewing you if...
Women Over Fifty Suffer a Rising Tide of Eating Disorders, Study says
Although eating disorders are typically thought of as a problem among teenage girls, many women over 50 practice unhealthy eating behaviors, a new study indicates.
An Unintended Consequence of Weight-Loss Surgery: Alcohol Abuse
Do bariatric surgery patients trade one addiction for another? Why the elevated rates of alcoholism among these surgery survivors? It’s not what you think.
Hospitalizations for children with high blood pressure have nearly doubled in recent years, according to new data.
Kids and High Blood Pressure. Hospitalizations on the rise
Why Being a Good Doctor, is Like Being Sherlock Holmes. It’s Elementary Dear Watson. You Just Have To Ask The Right Questions
During my long 12-hour days managing sick hospitalized patients I sometimes miss things that in retrospect are fairly obvious. I can usually sniff out patients with sugar-brain or CARB syndrome fairly quickly. These patients have typical brain dysfunction symptoms such as mood swings, excessive anxiety, fatigue and difficulty concentrating and focusing. They also always have excessive body fat even when their size or BMI is normal or below normal. Regardless of their size or weight they are too flabby because their body is storing too much fat. You actually need to measure body composition to document this hidden fat but after measuring the body composition of thousands of patients over the years, I am usually pretty good at seeing this hidden fat.
Six Ways to Shrink Your Belly and Five of Them Have Nothing to do With Exercise
If you’re looking to shrink and tone your belly, there’s a better way to do it than trying to do crunches. In fact, research has shown that doing abdominal exercises alone—even when performed five days a week for six weeks—has no effect at all on subcutaneous fat stores and abdominal circumference.
What does body composition have to do with brain dysfunction? Dr. Wilson discusses with NIH researcher, Dr. Carson Chow
obesity is defined as excessive body fat and although weight and BMI might be useful in large groups, they tell you nothing about the amount of fat in a given person. Years ago I decided to measure the body composition of all my patients and over time I noticed some interesting trends. At the same time I was measuring their body composition I was also paying careful attention to their brain dysfunction symptoms—symptoms that reflect low levels of monoamine neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. The following trends became apparent:
What tests are recommended to figure out whether extreme anxiety/bipolar episodes are due to gluten sensitivity?
Dr Dr. Wilson, What tests are recommended to figure out whether extreme anxiety/bipolar episodes are due to gluten sensitivity? A close family member has had two episodes this year and was put on resperdal, which was finally tapered off and stopped last week. We eat...
When the Aha Moment Comes, Do you Get It? Are You Addicted to Sugar?
-I realized just this last year that if I eat sugar and/or gluten foods I get anxiety and unfavorable personality changes. Just like a drug addiction I assume just reminding yourself of how you feel after eating sugar is not enough. To realize just how many other people also have this horrible addiction is scary. Sugar is the #1 abused drug in the world and the long term health effects from it are dire.. Drew K
Dr. Mercola Writes About the Best Way to Cure a Beer Belly
If you’ve paid any attention to the US news over the past week, you’ve surely heard that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces, in an effort to combat obesity.
From Lemonade Stand to Entrepreneur: It’s the American Way
You’ve seen the ads. Suzie starts with a single lemonade stand and then rules the world because of Verizon’s superior technology. I must admit these ads touch at my heartstrings. Susie is blond, cute and just a kid. Who wouldn’t get behind a kid who merely wants to rule the world? There’s only one problem. Suzie might as well be selling crack cocaine.
Paleo Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Onion, Bell Peppers, and Fresh Pineapple. + gluten-free yes!
So, with Father’s Day coming up, we say, make a Paleo dinner. Everybody wins.
Is that mental illness or is it CARB Syndrome? Don’t ask the psychiatrists. They don’t seem to know the difference.
The American Psychiatric Association has created a real mess with their current classification of mental disorders. Grief is certainly a natural human emotion and it should not be medicalized.
Dr. Hyman, in Huffpo talks about our nutrient depleted industrial food supply. eek.
Why is it that we believe we can feed our bodies industrial, nutrient-depleted food-like substances empty of life and be healthy? How did we come to believe that food industry chemicals and processing could replace nature-made foods?
Thyroid Malfunction Can Affect Health and Weight
Thyroid health and support is very important here! A lot of issues, such as fibroids, thermostat regulation, dry skin, digestion, etc. all could be addressed by also looking at thyroid function. Each person should have an individualized diagnosis because causes of thyroid disfunction vary and therefore the cure would be different (even in terms of which foods to add and which to avoid.
The Shot Heard Round the Globe? Bloomberg’s Ban on Big Sodas.
Should we regulate sugar the way we regulate tobacco? Perhaps so.
Although I don’t agree with the Mayor’s proposal, I do agree with his effort to target soda and other sugary drinks and food as a major driver of many of our current health problems.
What Does Missing your Zzzzz’s Do For Your Health? You Know The Answer
I would add diet to the list of ways to optimize your sleep. I know a few things about circadian rhythms. Years ago I did research with Dr. Franz Halberg at the University of Minnesota. He is the one who started the field of chronobiology and he is still working in his 90’s!
People with low serotonin don’t sleep well because the sleep hormone melatonin is derived from serotonin. What causes low serotonin? The number one cause is a poor diet.
So What Do You Think? Is Bloomberg right? Are Big Sodas to Blame for Big New Yorkers?
Is the Big Gulp to blame for obesity in the Big Apple? New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks so.
But Bloomberg’s proposal Thursday that the city prohibit restaurants, delis and movie theaters from serving large cups of sodas and other sugary drinks is a bitter twist for companies that make beverages like Coke, Dr Pepper and Pepsi. The ban, which would be the first of its kind in the nation, comes at a time when soda consumption has been declining.
Supersize Me: Portion Sizes in Restaurants continue to grow
The average restaurant meal today is more than four times larger than in the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which created a graphic to drive home the changes
Is Bitter Better? The Wall Street Journal Explains Why Some Get Addicted to Sugar
We are born loving sweetness, so we heap sugar into our lattes and drown our Chinese food in sweet sauces. But constantly indulging our craving for sweetness has an insidious effect. With each new overly sweet food that we consume, whether it is high in calories or not, we dull our palates to other tastes and flavors, especially those of nutritious fruits and vegetables.
What happens when I eat fats and carbohydrates together? Is this bad?
I’m a 84 year old widow and trying to eat healthy. Upon reading your article stating that it is not good to eat fat and carbohydrates at the same meal. Could you explain this further to me
Is it Hypoglycemia or is it Sugar-Brain? Ask. Drs. Wilson and Lustig, then make your own self-diagnosis
This morning at our regular team meeting where all the healthcare professionals gather to discuss the patients I noticed that there was a jar of gum drops on the table with the label “Take one for brain dysfunction”. At least the nurses have a good sense of humor! Shortly thereafter one of the nurses rushing into the room to give her report and grabbed a handful of gum drops stating she skipped breakfast and needed to eat something before she became “hypoglycemic”.
What’s a reasonable substitute for sugar if I’m trying to kick the habit?
Dear Dr. Wilson, Thank you for the reply to my question Dr. Wilson. One more question if I may. Is Maple syrup, the Organic kind, like Shady Maple Farms or Coombs Family Farms as a substitute? Or Stevia? What would you recommend for someone trying to kick the sugar...
Fill ‘Er Up? Since when do gas stations and drug stores give over so much space to food? and Why?
When I was growing up, drugstores was where people went to buy prescription or Over the counter drugs. You could also find various medical supplies, toiletries and a few person hygiene items. At the checkout counter they may have sold a few candy bars but that’s about it. Today I went to one of our local 24 hours mega-pharmacies to pick up a prescription for my wife. I found myself walking by aisle after aisle of candy, soda, chips and every type of imaginable junk food. I finally arrived in the back of the store where they have the pharmacist and a relatively small area containing the items that used to be stocked in a drug store.
Thanks for getting me off sugar, Doc.
Dear Dr. Wilson, No question, just a HUGE Thank you!!! Today May 27, 2012 I am OFF sugar permanently. : ) I would drink 1-2 cups of coffee every morning, but I would add 4 tablespoons of organic unprocessed sugar (think that the organic sugar would be better for me......
Why do ketones spill over into urine?
Dear Dr. Wilson, The body is a pretty finely tuned instrument, sugar is regulated tightly. Why when we are burning ketones during weight loss do they spill over to the urine? I would have thought that they would be produced as and when needed and not be wasted. Dr...
Where can I buy L-methyl folate
Drear Dr. Wilson, Where can I purchase I-methylfolate supplement? What dosage do you recommend? I live in Kansas so have access to Whole Foods and Natural Grocers. I have gluten and dairy intolerance and follow a Paleo type diet. I have fibromyalgia history and...
Recovering alcoholic needs answers
Dear Dr. Wilson, Doctor, I'm a bit confused on where to start. I am a 36 (turned 36 April, 20) year old male that suffered a TBI from a motor vehicle accident when I was 17. I was also diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy a couple of years ago. I am in 7 months...
How Do I Know if I Have Sugar-Brain?
A lot of people have sugar-brain. They feel off, not quite right but they aren’t acutely ill. If they happen to mention this to their Primary Care Physician, they may be told their cholesterol is too high or their blood pressure is a little high and they are put on medications. High lipids and high blood pressure generally don’t cause symptoms so these medications really won’t make the person feel any different so often they stop taking them.Medications won’t reverse CARB syndrome, the condition that is making you feel lousy.
Are Psychotropics overprescribed for autism? Dr. Mercola and Dr. Wilson say YES
Up to one-third of autistic children are prescribed antidepressant drugs to treat repetitive behaviors, but their benefits have been greatly overstated.
A new analysis reviewed data from five published, and one unpublished, trials and found a strong suggestion of publication bias – so strong that it could no longer be concluded that antidepressants are effective in children with autism
Dr. Mercola reports Worse than a Disease Diagnosis – This Mistake Can Land You in the E.R.
We live in an era where our medical freedom is increasingly under attack, and “healing” has been replaced with “treating” disease, most often with toxic chemicals and surgery
Conventional medical care is a leading cause of death, often causing humans to sacrifice their health instead of improving it
The drug-based medical model depends on belief that your body needs chemicals to stay well; if we all embraced our bodies’ innate healing potential, the drug-based, disease-treatment medical system would crumble
Does Food Packaging Matter? Are We Bombarding Children with Food Porn?
Childhood Obesity News has been exploring the art and science of food porn (or foodporn), including the ways in which food is visually enhanced, sometimes for the purpose of advertising, and sometimes just because. An entire enormous genre of photography is focused on the depiction of food.
Sugar Might Affect The Brain, UCLA Rat Study Reveals
from Huffington Post 05-17-12 We all know that a high-sugar diet can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, hyperactivity in children and a host of other health problems. And, according to a recent study, the sweet stuff might affect how you think, as well. That's...