Dr Cory Couillard

Diabetes is a devastating global public health threat that currently affects 366 million people according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Over 550 million will suffer by 2030 if immediate action is not taken.  November is diabetes awareness month and the IDF leads a global campaign of awareness, education and prevention through the World Diabetes Day (WDD).  WDD is celebrated by over 200 member associations and is active in more than 160 countries.  The World Diabetes Day will help save and improve the lives of millions of people on the 14 th of November 2012.  The comprehensive educational campaigns will help educate the public of what diabetes is, the risk factors and specific lifestyle recommendations that are needed to curb the destructive condition.  The global burden is yours A staggering 50 percent of diabetics do not know that they are diabetic. The nearly silent disease is a leading cause of heart disea...

A prominent, 17-year study of about 30,000 middle-aged people found belly fat to be a leading cause of type 2 diabetes .  Waist size and one’s body mass index (BMI) has also been previously linked to the increased risk of high blood pressure , clogging of the arteries and heart attack.  Researchers have found waist size to be more useful than BMI in predicting diabetes. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for diabetes, but these findings will help identify high-risk individuals who—though not obese—are still vulnerable to the condition because of large amounts of midsection fat.  BMI is a ratio of an individual’s height to weight.  This system has been under question as it fails to distinguish muscle from body fat and most importantly where the fat is located in the body.  Waist circumference measures the amount of belly fat and how it is distributed throughout the body.  Excess Belly Fat & Organs B...

A new study finds that as men age they are likely to experience hormone related conditions similar to females going through menopause.   The hormone imbalance is linked to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases.   In the study, hormone-deficient men that were given testosterone experienced long-term sustainable weight loss. Testosterone is a hormone that is found in the body that primarily differentiates male physical characteristics compared to females.   This naturally occurring hormone is used in the production and growth of lean muscle and is utilized in the burning of fat. The study that was announced at the European Congress on Obesity demonstrated that taking testosterone supplements caused significant weight loss.   Men lost an average of 16 kg over five years with the balancing of testosterone levels. These findings are not intended to be a quick fix according to health professionals.   Professor Richard Sharpe f...

Diabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity. Proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial in not only the prevention, but also the reversal of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed naturally. Management will reduce the associated healthcare costs and promote longevity. Chiropractic, exercise and nutrition have been shown to reduce the amounts of insulin required for our bodies. Exercise and its Effects on Blood Glucose Exercise demonstrates positive effects on both the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. These systems are both directly affected by diabetes. The cardiovascular system is affected by a decrease in the diameter of arteries, which is secondary to an increase of fat deposits. This decrease in arterial diameter causes an increased strain on cardiac output in order to maintain proper oxygen levels in the body. When cardiac output is increased, the respiration rate also increases to properly oxygenate the...