Duska Dyer MD – Atlanta Bioidentical Hormones Expert

The holiday season is certain to be a joyful time of year to reminisce and celebrate cheer with family and friends.  It is also the time of year when the most diligent and disciplined individuals find themselves succumbing to the temptation of high-fat, high-calorie holiday treats.  Even the fittest individuals are putting their health at risk, in more ways than one, with holiday over-indulgence. After a mere three days, a diet loaded with excess fat and calories increases blood glucose levels and decreases insulin sensitivity – both risk factors of type 2 diabetes. Not to mention that this same behavior notoriously expands the waistline. The solution for warding off holiday stress, while simultaneously accounting for your holiday indulgences, is, as I am certain you already guessed – exercise.  The trick is when … Read entire article »