Nutrition

Nutrition

Cholesterol and Heart Health: Why LDL Is Only Part of the Bigger Picture

Cholesterol supports brain health, hormone production, cellular repair, and long-term vitality. Learn why Symbios Health looks beyond LDL alone to…

Nutrition

Carbs vs. Fats: Which Fuel Source is Right for Your Body?

Carbs or fats, which fuel is right for your body? Dr. Stephen Luther explains the science. Symbios Health, Hilton Head Island, SC.

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Cholesterol: A Vital Ally for Longevity, Especially in Later Years

Emerging research reveals that cholesterol plays a critical role in maintaining health, particularly as we age.

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Rewiring Your Mind with Food: How a Ketogenic Diet Could Boost Your Mental Health

A growing wave of research points to the ketogenic diet – high-fat, low-carb – as a game-changer for managing psychiatric conditions.

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Beyond Carbs and Calories: Unlocking Metabolic Mastery

Even elite athletes can face metabolic strain from high-carb diets. Learn how tailored nutrition rewrites the rules of carbs counting.

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Sweet Deceptions: How Artificial Sweeteners Might Hijack Your Hunger Hormones

A study suggests sucralose could be cranking up hunger signals and leaving you ravenous – especially if you’re already carrying extra weight.

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Seed Oils Enter the Political Spotlight: A Turning Point for Metabolic Health

Beneath the convenience and low cost of seed oils lies a growing body of evidence questioning their impact on human health.

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The Case for an Animal-Based Diet: A Superior Path to Healthy Aging

Studies suggest that adherence to plant-heavy dietary patterns correlates with better cognitive, physical, and mental health outcomes.

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Healing Your Thyroid Naturally: Why Pills Might Not Be the Answer

Explore natural ways to support thyroid health, uncover root causes, and heal without relying on potentially harmful medications.

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Understanding the Opposition to Low-Carb Diets: Examining Potential Biases in Science and Media

The scientific evidence supporting low-carb diets in improving metabolic health and reducing disease burden remains robust.

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The Power of Serotonin – Your Happiness Hormone

Serotonin is your body’s internal thermostat, helping keep your physical and emotional systems balanced while regulating your body and brain.

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Optimizing Health and Weight Management

Taking care of your health and managing your weight doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s all about making smart food choices.

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The Dietary Crisis: How Government Guidelines Contribute to Obesity and Chronic Illness

Introduced in 1980, Dietary Guidelines for Americans' emphasis on a diet rich in carbohydrates has led to widespread unintended consequences.

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Creatine: A Natural Supplement for Combating Depression

Creatine, known for its use in athletic performance and muscle recovery, is emerging as a powerful natural solution for treating depression.

Nutrition · Weight Loss

Is Semaglutide a Sustainable Weight-Loss Option or a Mirage with High Risks?

While semaglutide offers benefits, some experts suggest that semaglutide could be among the most dangerous classes of medications.

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Discover the Lion Diet: A Natural Reset for Your Health

The Lion Diet is a simple yet powerful eating plan that focuses on just three things: meat from certain animals, salt, and water.

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The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Fasting can be a phenomenal option for individuals seeking help for weight loss and even treating certain diseases and conditions.

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Is Olive Oil Really Nutritious?

Before you wrap a superhero cape around your bottle of olive oil, learn about olive oil’s weak superpowers and how to choose healthy foods!

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Multivitamins: Friend or Foe?

The National Cancer Institute’s study on daily multivitamin use may surprise many who seek longevity by consuming every vitamin possible.

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Rethinking LDL Cholesterol: Insights from Recent Research

The pharmaceutical industry’s promise that lower cholesterol from using statins would increase mortality is proving to be a myth.

Fitness · Nutrition

Slow and Steady Brain Health Essentials

Learn the essentials for a healthy brain, which reflect Symbios’ steady core values of nutrition and exercise.

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Add a Dash of Healthy Flavor with Herbs

Discover the healing power of eight popular herbs with tips to incorporate them into your daily menu. You’ll also find a few recipes.

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The Amazing Health and Wellness Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon is an excellent choice for staying hydrated, especially during hot weather, but there’s more to watermelon than just water.

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Protein’s Power to Renovate Life

Renovate and upgrade your quality of life by understanding protein’s power to impact nearly all body functions.

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Rethinking Mainstream Nutrition Advice

Years of following our government’s dietary recommendations are not producing the promised outcome of less cardiovascular disease.

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Statin Drugs on Trial in Cholesterol’s Trillion-Dollar Industry

Since 1987, statin drugs have been hailed as the golden solution for lowering cholesterol. Yet, Symbios believes cholesterol was falsely accused of…

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Befriending Cholesterol

By learning about cholesterol’s basic medical facts and its harmonious role in your good health, you may make a new friend.

Nutrition · Recipes

The Amazing Nutritional Qualities of the Red Bell Pepper

Do you ever feel like your diet is missing some color? Check out the red bell pepper, which is rich in color and packs a nutritional punch.

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Live Better with Sweet Alternatives for Sugar

Discover recipes that use fewer carbohydrates when baking for tasty and healthy solutions by trying the following alternatives!

Nutrition · Recipes

Pumpkin: More Than Just a Thanksgiving Treat

Leftover pumpkin pie? Did you know that besides being a delectable treat, pumpkin has some incredible health benefits, too?

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Tune Up Your Diet with an Oil Change

Before you say, “I eat healthy!” tune up your diet by checking for hidden adversaries, such as linoleic acid, that can silently compromise your…

Nutrition · Recipes

The Incredible Benefits of the Simple Egg

From aiding in weight loss to improving brain health, eggs are undoubtedly one of the most nutritious foods you can add to your diet.

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Well-Seasoned Health Benefits of Salt

Salt is essential for good health, and we look beyond the humble shaker in our kitchen to discover this crystalline treasure’s place in our world.

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The A, B, and Cs of Basic Nutrition

Micronutrients: so small yet so great. Your well-being hinges on daily consumption of vitamins, as micro here means small amounts, not minimal…

Nutrition

The All-American Diet – a Return to Our Grass Roots

Today’s misguided grocery list results in a disaster because it's missing the ingredients that supply our heart and mind with essential, healthy fats.

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A Fat Choice, Understanding the Food Label

What fats should you indulge in, eat in moderation, sparingly, or avoid? You can smartly feast on the best fats by reading a food label.

Fitness · Nutrition

Combating Illness through Diet and Fitness

SymbiosFit offers a FREE fitness test and onboarding class for Symbios patients. All fitness levels are welcomed and supported by our trained…

Fitness · Nutrition

Making Healthier Choices for a Happier Life

Eating better quality foods and exercising in a way to stimulate the body to be more functional for everyday life will help you live healthier and…

Nutrition

Nutrition, Essential for Life and Health

Symbios works directly with patients to help them understand and consume the essential nutrients needed for the healthiest and happiest life.

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Celebrating National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is a way to make you feel good about yourself, raise your self-esteem and feel good about your body.