Amy Rogers, MD MPH FACPM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pandemic Response, Global Health
Work Experience: Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine Delta Omega Preventive Medicine Honor Society Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal ACPM Young Researcher Award Nominee USAPM Young Researcher Award Winner U.S. Navy Junior Medical Officer of the Year Nominee (2019 and 2020) U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine Officer of The Year 2019
Humans evolved to live off of and depend upon the surrounding natural environment. Much of what we consume through food, drink, and visually(Social media, TV) impact our physical and mental health and well-being. By refocusing on natural foods and remedies, getting back into the outdoors and to nature, we can improve our overall physical and mental health, and reduce the burden on the medical healthcare system, that is stressed due to artificial environments that change too quickly for the human body to adapt to. We must also understand how different cultures approach medicine, treatment, and health, to find a way to move forward in a world where a pandemic can traverse the world in a few days.
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Does Splenda Raise Blood Sugar? Sweeteners and Diabetes
Is Splenda bad for diabetics? The artificial sweetener sucralose was first approved in 1998 by the FDA as a convenient sugar substitute, 600 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose) (1, 2). It is probably in your diet already (marketed as “sugar-free” or “diet”), even if you don’t know it (2, 3). To make Splenda (also […]
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30+ Best Keto Snacks To Make at Home and Top Store Favorites
What makes a great keto snack? The best keto snacks have little to no carbs (1). Ideally, they should also be high in healthy fats and moderate in proteins. This macronutrient balance is the basis of the ketogenic diet and is key to staying in nutritional ketosis. To keep on the keto track, it’s best […]
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What Is Nocturnal Hypoglycemia? Preventions and More
Understanding nocturnal hypoglycemia During the day, your blood glucose levels may rise and fall, and this is normal. Hypoglycemia is when it drops to an unhealthy low level—typically below 70 mg/dL, or 3.9 mmol/L (1, 2). Imagine your blood sugar descends to alarming lows while you’re in dreamland at 3 am. Sometimes it can make […]
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Coffee and Lemon for Weight Loss (Plus Enzyme): What Is the Truth?
Is coffee good for weight loss? The science behind Coffee has long been on the radar for its potential to be a healthful addition to your weight-loss diet, thanks to its ability to regulate appetite and rev up your metabolism (1). In fact, caffeine, the major compound in calorie-free coffee, can support maintaining your weight […]
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Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight? Six Ways It Can Help
How does drinking water help you lose weight? Water is essential for our body since it helps the body remove waste. It can aid in regulating body temperature and moving nutrients and oxygen to our cells. Drinking enough water can also help with weight loss, which is often overlooked: Let’s dive into each of these […]
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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss and Health Benefits?
How does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss? Some health experts and influencers mention the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss. Let’s see what science says about them. What is apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is made through a fascinating double fermentation process. First, yeast is added to crushed apples or […]
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Keto Foods: What To Eat and Avoid on a Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet and best keto foods Keto is a healthy food-focused diet that includes meat, fish, non-starchy vegetables, natural fats, and a few fruits. However, the macronutrient makeup is key to maintaining the crucial state of ketosis. Typically, it follows a macronutrient composition of 70% fat, 20% protein, and only 10% carbs (1). This […]
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How Much Should I Weigh: Is Body Mass Index Important?
The origin of ideal body weight (IBW) The concept of ideal body weight (IBW) was first introduced to estimate safe dosages for medicines in the late 1800s (1). Now it can refer to the healthiest weight with the lowest risk of diseases based on age, gender, height, and body composition. Read on to discover the […]
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25 High-Fiber Foods To Keep You Healthy, Happy and Full
What is dietary fiber? It might be news to some, but dietary fiber is actually a type of carbohydrate. What’s more, our bodies don’t have enzymes to digest fiber, so it passes virtually unchanged through our digestive system. There are two main types of fiber—soluble and insoluble—which perform different functions, and a fiber-like substance called […]
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Using a Food Pyramid: How To Make It Work for You
What is a food guide pyramid? A food guide pyramid is a visual guide to help people eat a balanced diet. Usually, the pyramid is divided into steps, each representing a food group you need to eat from every day. Foods from the lower steps should be eaten in greater amounts than those further up. […]
