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If you or a loved one are not already facing a chronic disease, the statistics, sadly, indicate that you have a very high chance of dealing with it sooner than you think. And conventional medicine is not going to be of much help. The conventional medical paradigm is out of date. The methods of delivering care don’t work for complex, multi-symptom chronic conditions. And, more importantly, they are not equipped to help you make the actual diet and lifestyle changes you must make if you want to regain your health.
Health coaches fill a void by offering more intensive, client-centered care. They’re masters at helping patients break bad habits and form new, healthy behaviors.
If you’re looking to make a major change to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle, working with a health coach can help you set realistic goals and take the steps necessary to meet them. Keep reading to find out how these change agents can help you fight chronic disease—or prevent it from developing in the first place.
Now, more than ever, we need help stopping the spread of chronic illness. As I discuss in my book Unconventional Medicine, this problem has become an epidemic, and it’s only getting worse.
In the United States, seven out of every 10 deaths happen due to chronic disease. (1) One in two Americans is currently suffering from a chronic condition; one in four has several chronic illnesses. (2)
Unfortunately, the epidemic isn’t just limited to adults. One quarter of all American children have a chronic disease. (3) By 2030, the cost of treating obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses is projected to reach $47 trillion. (4)
Looking to lose weight? Improve your diet? Manage your stress? A health coach can help you achieve these goals—and more. Read this article to learn more about how working with a health coach can make difficult changes easier and supercharge your chances for success.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have the ability to fight chronic disease and reverse serious illnesses—and health coaches can help.
As I’ve said before, your genes aren’t your destiny. According to the CDC, genetics are only responsible for about 15 percent of diseases. (5) The rest are determined by external factors, like our:
In fact, 85 percent of chronic diseases can be attributed to factors other than genetics. (6) Unmitigated stress alone has the power to negatively impact every part of your health, which is why learning to manage it is so essential.
According to the CDC, the five most important behaviors to prevent chronic illness are: (7)
And, as of 2013, only 6.5 percent of Americans follow all five of these habits. That could explain why we’re seeing such a meteoric rise in chronic illnesses.
Those who do follow healthy behaviors see incredible results. According to a 2018 study, participants who adhered to five low-risk lifestyle choices lived longer than those who didn’t. (8) In fact, the projected life expectancy for men at age 50 was 12.2 years longer for participants who followed all five habits than it was for those who didn’t follow any. For women, that number jumped to 14 years.
In this case, researchers defined healthy living as:
While study participants who followed all five of these habits gained more than a decade to their lives, researchers noted that, for the people who didn’t follow any of these habits, the rate of all-cause mortality jumped almost 61 percent.
So now that you know what the stakes are, it’s time to start changing your lifestyle. But, as you might guess, shifting long-held habits isn’t easy.
Not to worry. This is where a health coach can shine.
At the California Center for Functional Medicine, I’ve seen our health coach inspire people, help them make changes, and improve their lives.
I watched one patient, Ryan, overcome multiple health problems with the assistance of a coach, as well as the rest of our collaborative care team. He started out 40 pounds overweight, pre-diabetic, asthmatic, and suffering from insomnia and sleep apnea. He was experiencing atopic dermatitis—complete with itchy, painful rashes—and ulcerative colitis. When he first walked through our doors, he was taking eight different medications regularly and turning to an inhaler and pain medicine when needed.
Ryan needed help.
Together, we got Ryan to follow a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet and encouraged him to embrace stress management techniques. As you can imagine, these were big changes for him. He worked closely with our health coach to break each new step down into a manageable chunk he could handle. He got the chance to talk in-depth about the issues he faced and got clear advice on how to make effective, lasting lifestyle changes.
In just three months, Ryan lost 30 pounds, fixed his blood sugar levels, dropped seven of the eight medications he was taking, and left his inhaler and pain medicine behind. Working with a health coach truly helped him get better, and I’m convinced it can work for you, too.
Multiple studies have shown that habit-based coaching leads to better results with weight loss.
In one study, participants who underwent habit-based weight-loss interventions showed more “clinically important” weight loss over their counterparts. (9) They also maintained that weight loss for up to 12 months afterward. Researchers also noted some other positive outcomes, like:
In another study, researchers studied 271 obese individuals over the course of two years. (10) They found that the people who participated in a coaching program focused on weight loss saw a 7 percent weight loss on average after 12 months. After 24 months, that number dropped only slightly. Health coaching clients were more likely to have lost at least 5 percent of their initial body weight up to 24 months after completing the program.
As you know, obesity and diabetes go hand-in-hand. In fact, one of the key steps to preventing or reversing type 2 diabetes is to change your diet. Coaches are in a perfect position to help encourage the diet and lifestyle changes necessary to reverse this condition.
In one study, researchers looked at the impact coaching sessions had on diabetic patients in a lower-socioeconomic status community. (11) They focused on the six-month program’s effectiveness at encouraging manageable change—without becoming prohibitively expensive for patients.
Their results are encouraging. They found that while both groups were able to reduce their blood sugar levels, the participants who met with a coach saw quicker results after just three months. Patients who went through the coaching program also showed significant weight loss and major decreases in waist circumference. Both groups reported:
Researchers in one study decided to test whether dietitians and nurses could coach patients with coronary heart disease to lower their total cholesterol and reduce other cardiovascular risk factors. (12) The dietitians and nurses in the programs were not allowed to prescribe medication. Instead, they coached patients on:
After six months, researchers found that the change in total cholesterol levels for participants of the coaching program was significantly greater than the study’s other patients. Coaching program participants saw a change in total cholesterol of 21 mg/dL; for the study’s other participants, that number dropped to just 7 mg/dL.
As I’ve talked about on my blog, statins aren't always effective. Prescribing drugs first instead of encouraging diet and lifestyle changes is a particularly insidious effect of the diet–heart myth that I see conventional medical practitioners turn to frequently. It’s encouraging to see data support a statin-free approach to improving heart health and lowering cardiovascular risks.
Aside from treating specific health problems, coaching can help you improve your general well-being. In one study, researchers implemented a self-management program for nursing home residents. (13) After an eight-week program consisting of group and individual coaching sessions, residents showed:
Regardless of whether you have a chronic disease, or you just know it’s time to make some hard adjustments to your day-to-day life, the hands-on, patient-focused approach a coach will take can help you make changes that stick.
As I mentioned in several of the studies above, the changes that patients make when they’re working with a health coach tend to last. In one study, researchers found that patients who underwent health coaching were better able to control their diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia up to one year after the fact. (14) During the course of the study, coaches:
It’s precisely that hands-on approach that makes coaching so effective.
As more studies reveal that health coaches are effective at delivering treatment, more big-name medical facilities are taking notice. Patients at Iora Health and the Cleveland Clinic can work directly with coaches as part of their treatment. Prestigious medical institutions like Duke Integrative Medicine and the Mayo Clinic now have training programs for health coaches.
My own program, the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program, is in the process of training over 300 people into new, fulfilling careers. We’re training and certifying coaches, so they can start helping patients like you commit to big changes.
Coaches are highly trained experts on human behavior, motivation, and health, and they embrace a variety of theoretical models to help guide their clients through change. In the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program, for example, students learn about the Transtheoretical Model, which includes the Stages of Change. This model recognizes that people move through a series of stages when modifying behavior, and that coaching them successfully requires a different approach at each stage.
Our coaches also embrace positive psychology and character strengths. That means they focus their attention on what each client does well and build on those strengths. A coach who has been trained in positive psychology can help you imagine what success would look like—and then help you set the goals you need to get there. In most cases, this is a far more effective approach than trying to fix what is broken or not working well, which is the goal of many traditional methods of behavior change.
Health coaches are also skilled at supporting their clients when change is difficult. They use methods like Motivational Interviewing, which helps people to discover their own motivation and strategies for change and overcome ambivalence.
Coaches don’t follow the typical “expert” model that’s so common in healthcare. Instead of issuing a diagnosis, your coach will work closely with you to:
Finally, our health coaches are trained extensively in habit formation and reversal. This is crucial, since research shows that most of the actions we take each day are not conscious—they’re habitual. Using strategies like “shrinking the change” and mapping out the “habit loop,” coaches give you the tools you need to break bad habits and build healthy behaviors.
Together with Functional Medicine practitioners, nutritionists, and other allied health providers, coaches are an essential part of the collaborative medicine model.
The top focus for any coach is you, the client. They’re equipped to answer your specific needs when asked, help you through your personal rough spots, and provide whatever encouragement will help you reach the next step in your wellness journey. Many coaches offer individual and group sessions, so you can choose a format that best works for you and your budget.
Coaches are an essential part of implementing the treatment plan your doctor or healthcare practitioner gives you. While practitioners excel at ordering testing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment, they often don’t have enough time to fully explain every detail to each patient. And, as doctor appointments get shorter and shorter—the average time you spend in front of a practitioner is between 10 and 12 minutes—it becomes even less likely that you’ll get anything more than general instructions after an exam. (15)
A health coach can take the time to explain your test results to you, or they can come up with concrete, actionable steps you can take to implement your doctor’s directions. If your doctor tells you it’s time to lose weight, your health coach can support you in creating a diet plan and exercise regime to help you succeed.
Coaches are also available for regular check-ins. If you’re having trouble sticking to a change or you’re experiencing some unexpected side effects, you don’t have to wait another two or three months to see your doctor. You can speak to your coach or follow up during your regular appointment.
You can also expect your coaching appointment to last longer than 10 to 12 minutes and, in most cases, each visit costs a fraction of what a trip to the doctor’s office would cost—especially if you factor in the astronomical cost of treating chronic illness over a lifetime.
Coaches need to be a part of the national healthcare landscape, but not just because of the specialized services they’re able to offer. By 2025, we’ll be facing a projected shortage of 52,000 primary care physicians. (16) Problems like long wait times, infrequent appointments, and short office exams will all get worse as our population ages. I predict that coaches will play an even larger role in the years to come.
If you currently have a chronic disease and you need help implementing the lifestyle changes your doctor prescribed, you should consider working with a health coach. As I mentioned, coaches can have a huge impact on patients looking to reverse obesity, diabetes, or heart disease. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and other gastrointestinal problems could also find success by working with a coach.
Coaches are also a great resource for people who want to prevent an illness before it becomes a major problem. This could apply to people who:
You don’t need to wait until a chronic illness develops to seek the help of a coach. If you’re contemplating any change and you’re unsure of where to start, a coach can help. Whether you’re beginning an exercise program, trying to leave behind the Standard American Diet, or thinking of taking up meditation, a health coach can help you reach your goals.
When it’s time for your first appointment, I recommend you show up ready to share. Coaches work by building relationships with their clients. You’ll sit down one-on-one and engage in a frank discussion about your health, and your coach will ask some personal questions. The more honest your answers are, the better they’ll be able to help you, so don’t hold back.
Remember to take the opportunity to get to know the person across from you. It’s important that you feel comfortable talking about anything, and you should feel a rapport develop during your conversation. Keep an eye out for someone who knows when to listen, and when—and how—to step in with guidance.
And, of course, I recommend finding someone with a background in Functional Medicine and ancestral health. Someone who’s focused on these ideas will give you the best chance of reversing your chronic disease and improving your health.
Are you considering working with a health coach? What issue are you trying to solve, and what steps are you going to take next? Let me know below in the comments.
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Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.
This week LaCroix slapped with lawsuit, Roundup linked to bee deaths, and low-carb studies are bunk.
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Start your morning out right with these Sweet Potato Pancakes! This healthy pancake recipe is made with 100% oat flour and sweet potato puree and are packed with vitamin A and fiber so you’ll feel energized all day long. Sweet Potatoes, I loved them before I blogged, I love them ...
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Are you an advocate of the low-carb lifestyle or the ketogenic diet? If you’ve been experiencing problems like fatigue, constipation, or a weight loss plateau, it could be a sign that it’s time to increase your daily carb intake.
In this article, I’ll discuss how to figure out your ideal carb intake—and I’ll talk about when it makes sense to stay low-carb.
Carbohydrates and fat are the two primary energy sources for your body. Carbs also fill a variety of important roles in your health and are a great source of antioxidants and micronutrients.
There are also a handful of life stages and health conditions for which low-carbohydrate diets are not recommended. If you fall into one of these categories, I recommend you increase your daily carb intake. Otherwise, you risk harming your health.
Are you following the low-carb diet trend? While kicking refined sugars off your plate is a great step, in some cases, restricting your daily carb intake too much can harm your health. Check out this article to find out if you’re eating enough carbs.
Pregnancy is not the time to experiment with this type of diet. In fact, traditional cultures have long understood the importance of optimal nutrition and carbohydrate intake during the preconception period, pregnancy, and lactation.
Weston A. Price, who traveled the globe in the early 20th century studying the dietary habits of traditional cultures, noted that women in African tribes were strongly encouraged to eat two carbohydrate-rich grains, linga-linga (a botanical relative of quinoa) and red millet, during pregnancy and the nursing period. (1) These people understood, through the transgenerational passing of accumulated wisdom and experience, that carbohydrates were crucial for women during these time periods.
They ensure optimal brain growth and development in the fetus. A lack of carbohydrates and overall energy during the preconception period and pregnancy, as observed in the famous studies of children conceived and born during the Dutch Hunger Winter of WWII, reduces the amount of glucose available to the fetus. This ultimately results in smaller infant size and impaired mental health and metabolism later in life. (2, 3)
Furthermore, research has linked a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet during pregnancy to increased cortisol in offspring. (4) Alarmingly, following a ketogenic diet during pregnancy also reduces the size of the child’s critical brain regions and has other effects on their brain’s structure. (5) The long-term health implications of these changes remain largely unknown, but it is reasonable to say that low-carb diets are best avoided during pregnancy.
The harmful effects of low-carb diets on infants are not limited to preconception and pregnancy; a low-carb diet during lactation may alter milk production and composition and reduce infant growth. (6)
For more information about the complex role that carbohydrates play in pregnancy, check out my article “Do Low-Carb Diets During Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Birth Defects?”
Low-carb diets are not recommended for children. Sometimes, children with gut issues such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or neurobehavioral disorders such as autism or ADHD, are put on reduced-carbohydrate diets by their well-intentioned parents to control gut dysbiosis or manage blood sugar. This is problematic. Carbohydrates are required to fuel weight gain and brain development in growing children. They’re part of the healthy diet kids need to thrive.
In fact, children who have to rely on dietary protein and fat for energy often don’t grow or function as well as their counterparts. They may even overproduce toxic by-products of protein catabolism, such as urea and ammonia.
If your child is struggling with gut or attention issues, focus on balancing his or her blood sugar with a diet that includes complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein, along with interventions that correct dysbiosis and optimize brain function. Don’t cut out carbohydrates.
When we eat foods containing glucose, some of that glucose is used to build a branched polysaccharide called glycogen. The liver and skeletal muscle are the primary sites of glycogen synthesis in the body. Along with fat, glycogen serves as an important energy substrate during exercise.
The cyclical depletion and repletion of muscle glycogen that occurs in athletes often requires a high carb intake to sustain. In many athletes, carbohydrate intake has a direct impact on their ability to perform well in their chosen sport. (7, 8) However, the amount of carbs athletes need each day depends on several factors, including:
For decades, the prevailing dogma in sports nutrition has been that endurance athletes need to eat large amounts of carbohydrates to continually replenish their glycogen stores. However, new research indicates that ketones, organic molecules produced by the liver when it breaks down fat for energy, are ideal fuel sources for the low-intensity, long-range exertion of endurance sports. (9, 10, 11)
This new research—and the experiences of a growing number of athletes who are crushing it on ketogenic diets—suggests that low-carb diets may be safe and effective for endurance athletes.
However, the caveat is that most of the research on ketogenic diets in endurance athletes has been performed on men—women are sorely underrepresented. This means that we can’t necessarily conclude that female endurance athletes will respond favorably to this type of diet. Endurance exercise frequently disrupts the delicate hormonal balance in female athletes; a low-carb diet may further stress the endocrine system and contribute to the “female athlete triad,” a constellation of symptoms like:
And, while endurance athletes may thrive on a low-carb diet, activities that involve explosive movements, such as martial arts and CrossFit, are highly glycolytic and usually require a higher carbohydrate intake.
If you’ve been on a low-carb diet for months and are struggling in your workouts, it may be time to increase your daily carb intake. Even going from a low-carb to a moderate-carb diet can produce significant gains in strength and endurance.
For reference, the low end of carb intake for athletes is approximately 20 percent of total calorie intake, whereas the high end is 30 to 40 percent of total calorie intake. Athletes need to experiment to find their carbohydrate intake “sweet spot” that fuels their chosen sports while also supporting the health of their minds and bodies over the long-term.
The amount of carbs you eat each day has a significant effect on thyroid function. Insulin, which is needed for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 hormone, is secreted by the pancreas in response to ingested carbohydrates. Insulin levels are generally low on low-carb diets. If you’ve been eating low-carb for a while and are struggling with hypothyroid symptoms like cold hands and feet, thinning hair, constipation, and fatigue, you may want to consider increasing your daily carb intake.
The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is the body’s central stress response system. HPA axis dysregulation is triggered by chronic stress that erodes the body’s resilience and metabolic reserve. It leads to changes in the output of hormones and neurotransmitters such as:
High cortisol is a common problem for people with HPA axis dysregulation, and low-carb diets may exacerbate the problem because they increase cortisol. (12) Slightly increasing your carbohydrate intake may be a helpful adjunct treatment in a comprehensive plan designed to correct HPA axis dysfunction.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to carbohydrate intake. In The Paleo Cure, I broke down different carb intakes by percent of total calories and grams per day and included indications for each level of intake.
| Carb intake as a percentage of total calories | Carb intake for men in grams based on a 2,600-kcal diet | Carb intake for women in grams based on a 2,000-kcal diet | Consider this diet if you: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very low carb | <10% | <65 g | <50 g | Have neurological issues (like epilepsy or Alzheimer’s disease or severe blood sugar problems) |
| Low carb | 10–15% | 65–100 g | 50–75 g | Are trying to lose weight, regulate blood sugar, correct mood disturbances, or fix digestive problems |
| Moderate carb | 15–30% | 100–200 g | 75–150 g | Are generally healthy and want to maintain your current weight, or you are suffering from HPA axis dysregulation, hypothyroidism, or familial hypercholesterolemia |
| High carb | >30% | >200 g | >150 g | Are an athlete or highly active person, are trying to gain weight or muscle mass, have a fast metabolism, or are pregnant or breastfeeding |
Take a look at this chart and get a feel for which category best fits your needs. Once you have selected a category, use the three-step process below to determine your ideal daily carb intake.
It is important to consider your current state of health when figuring out your optimal carbohydrate intake. For example, someone who is pre-diabetic or diabetic is likely to reap more benefit from a low-carb diet than an athlete with well-controlled blood sugar.
Another important aspect of your health to consider is your digestion. Does eating carbs give you gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation? If so, limiting your intake, even for a short period of time while you pursue treatment, may be useful. If you struggle with HPA axis dysregulation, are a woman looking to optimize your fertility, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, then you should aim for a moderate carbohydrate intake.
The first step here is to determine your daily calorie needs. You can use a tool such as this BMR calculator from Many Tools. Once you have a value for your calorie needs, you can experiment with different ratios of carbs in your diet.
For example, if your daily energy needs are 2,000 calories and you’d like to aim for a moderate carb intake (30 percent of total calories), multiply 2,000 by 0.30. This comes out to 600 calories from carbs per day. Next, with the understanding that there are 4 calories in a gram of carbohydrates, divide 600 by 4 to get 150 grams; this is the number of grams of carbs you should eat per day.
Use an app, such as MealLogger or Eat This Much, to help you track how many carbs you eat in a day. Document how you feel either in an app or food journal.
One of the benefits of using Eat This Much is that the app can adjust your macronutrient percentages and automatically generate meal plans for you that fit within those parameters. This makes it easy to experiment with different carb intakes, track your results, and change course if needed.
While it makes sense for some people to eat more carbs, they can be problematic for others. Low-carb diets can help people with:
If you have one of these health issues, eating more carbs may not be the right choice for you.
A growing body of research indicates that low-carbohydrate diets are useful for promoting weight loss. (13, 14) Eating low-carb encourages weight loss by spontaneously reducing calorie intake, stabilizing blood sugar, and boosting insulin sensitivity. These diets also tend to be higher in protein, which has satiating effects and decreases your appetite and food intake.
Blood sugar imbalances have several harmful effects on the body. Elevated blood sugar promotes chronic inflammation, which is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including:
Diets high in refined carbohydrates promote chronically elevated blood sugar, which may eventually morph into insulin resistance or diabetes. A high refined carbohydrate intake can also provoke reactive hypoglycemia, a condition in which blood sugar drops too low following a meal, resulting in anxiety, dizziness, shakiness, hunger, and brain fog.
If you are prone to high blood sugar or blood sugar fluctuations, you may want to eat fewer carbs in a day. That will help stabilize your levels and prevent the symptoms associated with the blood sugar “roller coaster.”
Research indicates that blood sugar dysregulation plays an important role in neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS. In fact, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and dementia all respond favorably to a ketogenic diet. Ketogenic diets are very low in carbohydrates and cause the body to rely on ketone bodies rather than glucose for energy. (15, 16, 17)
Blood sugar regulation is closely tied to mood and mental health. Research has found that a high sugar intake and poor glycemic control (i.e., blood sugar swings) negatively impact mood and psychological health. (18, 19) Interestingly, the ketogenic diet has demonstrated effects similar to antidepressant drugs, suggesting that following this type of lifestyle may benefit people with mood disorders. (20) However, some people experience increased anxiety on a low-carb diet, so ultimately, you’ll need to experiment to determine what best supports your mental health.
Between 5 and 10 percent of women of childbearing age in the United States have PCOS, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders in women. Adopting a low-carb diet can be a beneficial approach to PCOS because it alleviates the hallmark symptoms of the disease. It promotes weight loss, reduces free testosterone and the LH/FSH ratio, and decreases fasting insulin. (21, 22)
People with SIBO and GERD often find that carbohydrates exacerbate their digestive problems. A restricted intake of fermentable carbohydrates, particularly FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols), can work wonders to reduce symptoms of GI distress. However, some people with SIBO and GERD do fine with moderate amounts of starches like white rice and plantains. If you have SIBO or GERD, self-experimentation can help you determine if low-carb works for you.
Some (but not all) research suggests that low-carbohydrate diets may be beneficial in the treatment of certain cancers. Cancer cells require glucose for fuel. The theory is that by reducing glucose intake, it may be possible to “starve” cancer cells and inhibit their survival and proliferation. (23) While not all cancers respond, low-carb diets have demonstrated good results in brain, prostate, and colon cancers. (24, 25, 26)
Now, I’d like to hear from you. Do you follow the low-carb lifestyle? What’s your daily carb intake? Are you thinking of switching to a moderate- or high-carb diet? Let me know below in the comment section!
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