Search DrCarney.com
-
Fiber's Role in Preventing Breast Cancer
What is Fiber and What is its Purpose Besides "Keeping us Regular?" The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/fiber-s-role-in-preventing-breast-cancer -
Is Obesity a National Security Issue?
"The single biggest disqualifier is obesity," says the general in charge of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command . Ten percent of eligible young people ages 17-24 applying to fight for our country are too obese or otherwise unfit to join the military. In...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/is-obesity-a-national-security-issue -
Is Your Diet "Rich" Enough to get Gout?
Gout - the "Disease of Kings" - The incidence of gout has risen considerably in the last 40 years, affecting millions of men and women in the U.S. Gout is a type of painful inflammatory arthritis which is often referred to as the "disease of kings"...
https://www.drcarney.com/articles/is-your-diet-rich-enough-to-get-gout -
Animal Protein Damages Kidney Function
We hear it all the time: protein. If we're hungry midafternoon, our coworker wonders if we didn't include enough protein in our lunch. If we say we're feeling tired lately, our sister asks if we're eating enough protein. If we twist our ankle, our...
https://www.drcarney.com/articles/animal-protein-damages-kidney-function -
Ken’s Type-1 Diabetes Journey Part 5: Living With Type-1 Diabetes
As mentioned in “Part 2: Disclaimer”, this is not medical advice. This writing is simply to share what I have learned while managing my own personal Type-1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes has a very bad reputation, and rightfully so. The diabetic individual...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/condition-related/ken-s-type-1-diabetes-journey-part-5-living-with-type-1-diabetes -
Sugary Beverages Add to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest single source of added sugar in the diet of most Americans. They supply about 36% of added sugar in the American diet, and consume a large portion of the grocery budget of many families. In 2013, US households...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/science-inspired/sugary-beverages-add-to-type-2-diabetes-risk -
21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health
Whether you are one of the millions who are anxious to get a jumpstart on weight loss or who already know about the benefits of a plant-based diet but have no idea how or where to start, this book is the kickstart you've been waiting for. 21-Day...
https://www.drcarney.com/shop/amazon-storefront/books/nutrition/21-day-weight-loss-kickstart-boost-metabolism-lower-cholesterol-and-dramatically-improve-your-health -
From Health Scare to Health Care
My journey to health began in the wee hours of the morning in early 2014 when I awoke to an unsettling, fluttering sensation in my chest. Lying in bed, I put my fingers to the side of my neck to check a pulse. I glanced at the bedside clock and timed...
https://www.drcarney.com/success/heart-disease-success/from-health-scare-to-health-care -
The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds Lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit— in just 4 weeks . Professional...
https://www.drcarney.com/shop/amazon-storefront/books/nutrition/the-engine-2-diet-the-texas-firefighter-s-28-day-save-your-life-plan-that-lowers-cholesterol-and-burns-away-the-pounds -
Win the War on Coffee Addiction
Coffee, Java, Espresso, Mocha, Frappuccino, Cafe Latte.... These names of coffee no doubt produce a pleasing aroma to many. Coffee's ability to enhance mood, physical activity, and mental performance makes it a widely consumed beverage. Many popular...
https://www.drcarney.com/articles/win-the-war-on-coffee-addiction -
Losing Weight With Chef AJ is Fun and Delicious!
Have you tried counting calories and carbs to lose weight...but have failed...only to gain back the weight you lost...plus more? Because calorie-restricted diets still allow high-fat, calorie-dense and highly-palatable meals containing animal products,...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/food-matters/losing-weight-with-chef-aj-is-fun-and-delicious -
"Die Sooner with Good Looking Numbers"
Sit down and brace yourself for this one, you're about to read truths about our health care system that will disturb you, but hopefully motivate you to make the transition to a whole-food, Starch-Smart® diet! One of the many reasons why we admire Dr....
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/die-sooner-with-good-looking-numbers -
Beat Type 2 Diabetes With These 3 Foods
According to a 2017 report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 30.3 million Americans are living with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening disease that affects the body's ability to produce or...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/condition-related/beat-type-2-diabetes-with-these-3-foods -
RE: Fruit
Hi Lauren, For some people, avoiding tropical fruits, dried fruits, canned or pureed fruits will help that person lose weight or control blood sugars, if a person has been on medication that affects blood sugars (such as diabetes meds or steroids)....
https://www.drcarney.com/discussions/1263-fruit#reply-1265 -
RE: Why do plant-based doctors advise those trying to lose weight to avoid healthy fats such as nuts and avocado?
Also note that nut butters, like non-intact grains, are processed differently by your body. The fact that they have been pre-processed, they are digested too easily and not as much, if any, is left to feed your good gut microflora. So eating whole nuts...
https://www.drcarney.com/discussions/1361-why-do-plantbased-doctors-advised-those-trying-to-lose-weight-to-avoid-healthy-fats-such-as-nuts-and-avocado#reply-1380 -
RE: Type 1 Diabetes Helpful Support Discussions
Hi Rien, Thanks for your progress update! I suppose you found the Excel version of the log on the Log Blog? I have been doing this for so many years that it is second nature and I often don't realize that it is indeed quite a learning curve for someone...
https://www.drcarney.com/discussions/1400-type-1-diabetes-helpful-support-discussions#reply-1413 -
Big Bald Mike Loses 142 lbs In 18 Months
I had been living in overalls for years and was at 571 lbs. Mike despairingly emailed his friend who put him in contact with Dr. Carney and her husband Sean. Dr. Carney agreed to help Mike under the condition that he would come to their office and eat...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-testimonial/big-bald-mike-loses-142-lbs-in-18-months -
True Hunger vs Toxic Hunger
Let's pretend it's lunch time. You're in a meeting and it won't end until 2:00, two hours past the time you're used to eating. How do you feel? Are you experiencing " stomach grumbling, headaches, light-headedness, irritability, fatigue, and inability...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/true-hunger-vs-toxic-hunger -
Fiber's Many Unknown Benefits
The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much larger role in the prevention and reversal of disease, as Dr. Neal...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/fiber-s-many-unknown-benefits -
Sugar Linked to Diminished Mental Capacity
What do holidays, birthdays, and family celebrations all have in common? If you answered food, you are correct! In today's culture, celebrating a special occasion without the typical American fare of gooey, weight-promoting desserts would almost be...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/science-inspired/sugar-linked-to-diminished-mental-capacity
