by Michael O'Neill | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last weekend I had the honor and privilege to record an episode of Low Carb Conversations with Jimmy Moore and Friends. It was an unquestionably good time and I enjoyed being there for co-host Dietitian Cassie’s first show. She’s awesome, and I look...
by Michael O'Neill | Sep 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Doctor David Nash has a nice little post over on KevinMD where he recounts a personal story about how he was diagnosed with prediabetes despite following a “healthy” diet where he “avoided fatty foods”, “ate fruits and vegetables...
by Michael O'Neill | Sep 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dr. Arya M. Sharma has a thought-provoking article on KevinMD today in which he asserts that it’s unethical for doctors to tell you to lose weight. Yes, he’s a doctor. He distills his reasons down to several points we’re already familiar with....
by Michael O'Neill | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
At work, we have our annual “wellness” exams coming up, and part of that is a blood draw so they can do a standard lipid panel. The results of this “exam” determines whether or not we qualify for a reduced rate on our health insurance. Since...
by Michael O'Neill | Aug 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Perhaps nothing is more damaging to the new low-carber than the intentional spread of fear, uncertainty and doubt regarding the state of ketosis compared to the dangerous state of ketoacidosis. The former is a natural and healthy state of existence, the latter is a...
by Michael O'Neill | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hello low-carb friends! I saw a tremendous spike in traffic and figured that could only mean one thing: Jimmy gave me a shout out. Thanks, Jimmy! 😛