Weston “Wiggy” Saunders, MD is an Integrative Medicine Physician in Winston-Salem, North Carolina who specializes in hypothyroidism and other complex medical conditions. He is board
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Is This Natural Sweetener OK to Use (not Stevia)
October 2, 2025
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What Is Allulose? Allulose (also called D-allulose or psicose) is a “rare sugar” naturally found in trace amounts in foods like figs, raisins, maple syrup,
Stevia: Natural Sweetener or Too Good To Be True?
September 25, 2025
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What Exactly Is Stevia? Stevia comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America, where people traditionally used its leaves to sweeten teas. What
Alcohol’s Unfortunate Side Effect
September 22, 2025
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Published in Nature Communications, the findings point to a breakdown in RNA splicing during protein production, a process critical for healthy cell activity. This disruption
Is Oat Milk Bad, Good, or Both?
September 19, 2025
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Milk alternatives have exploded in popularity over the past decade. We’ve all seen how the milk section in the grocery store has grown and grown
Which Determines Obesity More – Diet or Exercise
September 15, 2025
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An international team of researchers analyzed data from over 4,200 adults across 34 global populations, everyone from hunter-gatherers, to pastoralists, farmers, and modern city dwellers.
Why Matcha Deserves a Spot in Your Routine
September 11, 2025
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Six Distinct Benefits of Matcha 1 – Rich in Antioxidants & Catechins: By now, you know how important antioxidants are for helping fight inflammation. At
Is that What Fuels Cancer Growth?
September 6, 2025
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Why Glutathione Matters Glutathione is well known outside of cancer research. It reduces oxidative stress, helps detoxify harmful substances, and supports the immune system. But
Should You Worry About Using Bluetooth?
September 4, 2025
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It’s nearly unavoidable now, even if you’re not using the technology found in earbuds, watches, fitness trackers, speakers, cars, and even appliances. The convenience is
A New Treatment For Type 2 Diabetes That’s Not A Drug
September 1, 2025
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The Discovery?? The study, published in Cell Metabolism, demonstrated that a molecule produced by gut microbes, known as D-lactate, can cross into the bloodstream and
Dealing with UTIs and Bladder Infections: An Integrative Approach
August 28, 2025
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder infections are among the most common conditions I see in both men and women (though women tend to experience
How Cysteine Consumption Helps Burn AND Store Fat
August 21, 2025
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If you’ve been following my work for a while, you know I’m passionate about helping people manage their weight, not through gimmicks or “one-size-fits-all” diets,
How This Sea Algae Can Help Boost Health
August 14, 2025
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I’ve been writing my blog now for a little over 12 years. In that time, I’ve covered a wide range of topics. Surprisingly, I’ve never