Health and Wellness Articles Resources
Explore educational resources, treatment information, and wellness articles from the Quick Start team. This section is designed to serve as a growing resource library where patients can read the latest content and learn more about available services, wellness topics, and treatment options.
Intermittent Fasting
What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is when you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. This type of eating is often described as “patterns” or “cycles” of fasting. Intermittent fasting isn’t about starving yourself — it’s about cutting way back on calories for short time periods. The belief is that
Insulin Resistance
What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose in your blood enter cells in your muscle, fat, and liver, where it’s used for energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat. The liver also makes glucose in times of need, such as when you’re fasting. When blood glucose, also called
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having just one of these conditions doesn’t mean